SEN Teaching Assistant

Smart Education is currently recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to work in Erdington across both mainstream and specialist settings, with a strong focus on supporting pupils with additional needs. This SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity is ideal for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about making a difference in the classroom and supporting pupils to achieve their full potential.

We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant who can confidently support pupils with a range of learning, communication and behavioural needs. This SEN Teaching Assistant role offers flexibility with full-time, part-time and day‑to‑day opportunities available across supportive school environments.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in helping pupils access learning and develop confidence. Every SEN Teaching Assistant within the setting contributes to creating a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

• Opportunities across mainstream and SEN settings
• Flexible full-time, part-time and day‑to‑day work
• Supportive school environments and experienced teams

• Minimum 6 months experience working as a SEN Teaching Assistant or supporting pupils with SEN
• Experience with in a UK school setting (mainstream or SEN) as a SEN Teaching Assistant
• Enhanced Child or Child & Adult DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

• Provide 1:1 and small group support as a SEN Teaching Assistant
• Support pupils with learning, behaviour and emotional regulation as a SEN Teaching Assistant
• Work collaboratively with teachers and wider staff teams as a SEN Teaching Assistant

This SEN Teaching Assistant role in Erdington is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for flexible work while gaining valuable experience across a variety of school settings. If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant seeking your next SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years agency, we recruit for permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND, Nursery Nurse and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offense to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity to children.