Full time

Teaching Assistant

The Education Network Birmingham

Birmingham, B2 5SN

£95 - £115 per day

Posted: 29 September 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 29 October 2026

Ref: 61010392

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About the Role

This full-time Teaching Assistant post in Birmingham offers £95–£115 daily within a special needs school. The successful candidate will support small classes of pupils with Autism, moderate learning difficulties and complex needs, working one-to-one and in groups alongside the class teacher. Prior experience of special educational needs is required, alongside patience, strong communication and the ability to build trusting relationships. Duties include helping students access lessons, managing behaviour and encouraging independence. The school holds a fine reputation for inclusive practice. This contract suits someone committed to nurturing progress and removing obstacles to learning, available five days weekly during term time.

Teaching Assistant – Special Needs School
Are you a Teaching Assistant who loves supporting children with special educational needs, making school a nurturing environment, and breaking down barriers to learning? This wonderful, vibrant, and welcoming Special School is looking for a Teaching Assistant to provide whole class support for children with a range of special educational needs including Autism, MLD and Complex Learning needs. This school has a wonderful reputation for making learning accessible for students’ children of all abilities.
As a Teaching Assistant at this school, you will be working with small classes on a 1-2-1 and group basis, assisting the class teacher in ensuring that the needs of children are met. This role requires a Teaching Assistant who has previous experience supporting children with special needs and loves what they do! You will be joining an experienced team of Teaching Assistants and Classroom Assistants who go above and beyond to provide children with an excellent education and a nurturing learning environment.
Job Role:

Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs
Working with a team of Teaching Assistants and Classroom Assistants to plan group activities and support children’s needs
Providing 1-2-1 assistants / intervention for children who are struggling in class
Making learning fun and engaging for pupils
Supporting an experienced class teacher delivering lessons and managing behaviours where required

Requirements:

You must hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant / Classroom Assistant qualification or equivalent
Minimum of 3 months experience supporting children with special educational needs
A Valid DBS that is on the update service, or be willing to get one
Understanding of the Classroom Assistant / Teaching Assistant role
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other Teaching Assistant vacancies or refer a Teaching Assistant and ask about or excellent referral scheme.
The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.

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