SEN Teaching Assistant Jobs

Would you consider yourself an experienced and passionate Special Education Teaching Assistant?

The benefits of working as a SEN Teaching Assistant for us

Balfor Education is recruiting a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant to join a friendly SEN school, based in the West Midlands area.

Some of the responsibilities in the role may include:

  • Supporting children who have a range of educational needs
  • Plan and prepare learning materials under the supervision of the teacher
  • Looking after children physically and emotionally
  • Creating a stimulating environment
  • Support and update teachers

The successful candidate would:

  • Have a passion for the education sector
  • Have at least six months of experience in a school setting
  • Be a dedicated and supportive SEN Teaching Assistant

If you were to register with Balfor Education, you would receive multiple benefits. This would include:

  • Competitive and weekly pay
  • Access to a range of local schools throughout the West Midlands region
  • A dedicated and experienced consultant, who can provide around-the-clock support
  • Access to further training
  • A fast and easy registration process

If this sounds like an opportunity you'd be interested in, call 0121 260 0000 or submit your CV below!

Find your new job as an SEN Teaching Assistant

Balfor Education recruit for a wide pool of education establishments, throughout Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.

This includes nurseries, schools and colleges. We are currently recruiting for the following SEN Teaching jobs:

  • Special Needs Teaching Assistant
  • SEN Teacher
  • SEN Classroom Support

We offer a range of roles and job types, with permanent, temporary, full-time and part-time teaching jobs.

Inclusive Learning Assistant – SEN Support

Expiry: 18th Aug 2025

Birmingham

£95 – £105 per day

Full Time

Balfor Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Inclusive Learning Assistant to join a special needs school in Birmingham. This full-time role involves supporting children with SEN, including autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties. Candidates should have at least two years of SEN experience and a passion for fostering a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment. Enjoy a competitive daily rate, ongoing training, and strong team support. Apply now through Balfor Recruitment to make a meaningful impact in special education.

PRU Teaching Assistant

Expiry: 18th Aug 2025

Birmingham

£85 - £95 per day

Full Time

Balfor Recruitment is looking for a resilient and passionate Teaching Assistant to join a Pupil Referral Unit in Birmingham. This full-time role supports students with diverse needs, including SEMH, ASD, and visual impairments, by assisting in delivering tailored education and fostering a safe, inclusive environment. Offering a competitive daily rate and valuable experience in a PRU setting, this opportunity runs until the end of the academic year. Apply now to make a positive impact through Balfor Recruitment.

Behaviour Support Assistant

Expiry: 12th Aug 2025

Birmingham

£85 - £100 per day

Full Time

A specialist school in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to work full-time with students who have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The role involves supporting pupils through 1:1 and small group interventions, assisting teachers with lesson prep and classroom displays, and contributing to a nurturing, proactive team environment.

SEN Teaching Assistant

Expiry: 24th Jul 2025

£95 – £105 per day

Full Time

Balfor Recruitment is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant and supportive special needs school in Birmingham on a full-time, long-term basis.

Teaching Assistant – SEN Provision

Expiry: 24th Jul 2025

Birmingham

£95 – £105 per day

Full Time

Balfor Recruitment is seeking a compassionate and experienced Teaching Assistant – SEN Provision to join a vibrant special needs school in Birmingham. This full-time, ongoing role offers the opportunity to support pupils with a range of needs including ASD, ADHD, MLD, and SLD in both one-to-one and small group settings.

PMLD Special Needs Assistant

Expiry: 24th Jul 2025

Birmingham

£85 - £95 per day

Full Time

Balfor Recruitment is seeking a dedicated PMLD Special Needs Assistant for a full-time role at a welcoming special school in Birmingham. Supporting pupils aged 2–19 with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), complex needs, and physical disabilities, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in a nurturing and inclusive setting.

1:1 Teaching Assistant

Expiry: 23rd Jul 2025

Erdington

£85–£95 per day

Full Time

Balfor Education is recruiting a full-time 1:1 Teaching Assistant for a supportive SEN primary school in Erdington, Birmingham. You will work closely with a pupil who has learning difficulties, autism, and speech/language needs, helping them access the curriculum and develop key skills. This role suits a patient, dedicated individual with SEN experience who is passionate about making a difference in a child’s education.

Cover Supervisor/ Teaching Assistant

Expiry: 23rd Jul 2025

Kings Heath

£95 – £130 per day

Full Time

Balfor Education, a specialist recruiter with over 20 years of experience, is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisor for a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Kings Heath. This full-time role involves supporting students with complex needs, including ASC, challenging behaviour, and SEMH difficulties, helping them re-engage with learning in a structured, supportive environment. Experience with non-verbal students and communication tools like PECS is beneficial.

Inclusive Learning Assistant – SEN Support

Expiry: 23rd Jul 2025

Birmingham

£95 – £105 per day

Full Time

Balfor Education is recruiting for a special needs school in Birmingham seeking a dedicated Inclusive Learning Assistant to support pupils with autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties. This full-time role involves ensuring pupil safety, building trusting relationships, supporting sensory needs, and encouraging physical activity. The ideal candidate will have at least two years’ SEN experience, knowledge of PECS or Makaton, and a genuine passion for helping children succeed in an inclusive setting.

Pastoral Teaching Assistant

Expiry: 23rd Jul 2025

Walsall

£95 - 105 per day

Full Time

Balfor Education is seeking an experienced Pastoral Teaching Assistant for a supportive SEN school in Walsall. This full-time role involves providing supervision, managing behaviour, supporting sensory needs, and encouraging physical activity to help students achieve their personal goals. The ideal candidate will have experience working with SEN children across varied academic levels, familiarity with PECS and Makaton, and a patient, committed approach.

Pastoral Manager – PRU Behaviour & Wellbeing Lead

Expiry: 23rd Jul 2025

Birmingham

£180 – £200 per day

Full Time

Balfor Education is recruiting an experienced Pastoral Manager to lead behaviour and wellbeing at a Birmingham Pupil Referral Unit (PRU). This leadership role involves managing pastoral staff, developing behaviour strategies, overseeing safeguarding and attendance, and supporting vulnerable pupils with SEMH and complex needs. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in pastoral care and behaviour management, preferably within PRU or specialist SEMH settings.

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Expiry: 23rd Jul 2025

Birmingham

£85–£100 per day

Full Time

Balfor Education is working with a specialist community school in Birmingham to recruit a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant. This full-time role involves supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs through personalised, 1:1 and small-group interventions.

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Expiry: 23rd Jul 2025

Erdington

£85 - £100 per day

Balfor Education is currently recruiting an experienced and compassionate Level 3 Teaching Assistant for a full-time role at an outstanding special needs school in Erdington. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to support students with a variety of needs, including ASD, SLD, physical disabilities, and complex health requirements, through personalised learning strategies and individualised support.

KS3 TA – SEMH

Expiry: 23rd Jul 2025

Erdington

£85 - £100 per day

Full Time

Balfor Education is seeking a committed and compassionate KS3 Teaching Assistant to join a dynamic special needs school in Erdington, Birmingham. This full-time, ongoing role focuses on supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them thrive through personalised care and structured interventions.

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Expiry: 20th Jul 2025

Stoke-on-Trent

85+ Per Day

Full Time

Balfor Recruitment are seeking qualified and experienced SEMH Teaching Assistants for a school in Stoke-on-Trent. We are looking for passionate SEMH Teaching Assistants who have worked with pupils with various Social, Emotional & Mental Health Needs.

Teaching Assistant – SEN Provision

Expiry: 20th Jul 2025

Birmingham

£85 - £95 a day

Full Time

Balfor Education is currently recruiting a compassionate and experienced Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant special educational needs (SEN) school in Birmingham. This long-term, full-time role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about inclusive education and have a strong background supporting pupils with autism (ASD), ADHD, MLD, SLD, or complex learning needs.

Science Teacher

Expiry: 20th Jul 2025

Coventry

Paid to scale (MPS/UPS)

Full Time

Balfor Education is recruiting an enthusiastic and resilient Science Teacher to join a specialist academy in Coventry, catering to students aged 9–19 who have experienced challenges in mainstream education. This rewarding full-time role offers a unique opportunity to support students with unmet additional needs, attendance issues, and barriers to peer relationships.

Design and Technology (DT) Teacher

Expiry: 20th Jul 2025

Coventry

Paid to scale (MPS/UPS)

Full Time

Balfor Education is seeking a passionate and innovative Design and Technology Teacher to join a progressive secondary school in Coventry. This full-time role is perfect for a creative educator with a flair for delivering practical, engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Pastoral Teaching Assistant

Expiry: 20th Jul 2025

Birmingham

£95 - 105 per day

Full Time

Balfor Education is recruiting a compassionate and dedicated Pastoral Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEN school in Birmingham. This full-time, ongoing role is ideal for individuals with experience in pastoral care and supporting children with a range of additional needs including ASD, PMLD, SLD, and complex learning difficulties.

SLD Teaching Assistant

Expiry: 20th Jul 2025

Birmingham

£95 – £105 per day

Full Time

Balfor Education is seeking a compassionate and experienced SLD Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant special needs school in Birmingham on a long-term, full-time basis. This role involves supporting pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and a range of additional needs including ASD, ADHD, MLD, and complex behaviours.