Special Educational Needs Jobs

Balfor Education is recruiting a Sporty SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a dynamic special needs community school in Kings Heath. This full-time role is ideal for someone energetic, hands-on, and passionate about helping young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs. If you're confident, active, and eager to support students through structure, sports, and trust-building, we want to hear from you.

Balfor Recruitment is seeking a compassionate and experienced SEN Support Teaching Assistant for a full-time, ongoing role in a welcoming school in Birmingham. This rewarding position involves providing dedicated 1:1 and small group support to students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping them access a tailored and inclusive learning experience.

Balfor Education is looking for a full-time PMLD Teaching Assistant to join a supportive special needs school in Birmingham. You’ll work with pupils with PMLD, SLD, MLD, ASD, and complex needs, supporting learning through supervision, sensory activities, and outdoor play.

Balfor Recruitment is currently seeking a full-time SEN Teacher for a well-respected Birmingham school. This rewarding role involves teaching students with severe learning difficulties and complex needs, delivering personalised support through Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), and fostering a safe, inclusive learning environment.

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 Birmingham. 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.

Balfor Recruitment is currently seeking a compassionate and experienced Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant special needs school in Birmingham. This full-time, long-term role offers a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with a range of additional needs including autism (ASD), ADHD, MLD, and SLD.

Balfor Education is recruiting a full-time Autism Support Assistant for a nurturing SEMH school in Erdington, Birmingham. This rewarding 1:1 role involves supporting a pupil with autism, learning difficulties, and speech/language needs. You'll help them engage with the curriculum, build communication and social skills, and develop greater independence. Ideal for someone with SEN experience and a genuine passion for autism support.

Balfor Education is seeking a resilient and committed Teaching Assistant to join a dynamic Secondary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Erdington on a full-time basis until the end of the academic year. This is a fantastic opportunity to support students aged 11–16 with a range of needs including SEMH, ASD, and other complex learning or behavioural challenges. The role is ideal for someone passionate about inclusion and positive behaviour support.

Balfor Recruitment is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Support Assistant to join a well-respected special needs school in Erdington. This full-time, ongoing position offers a rewarding opportunity to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Balfor Recruitment is currently seeking a compassionate and motivated KS3 Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated special needs school in Erdington. This is a full-time, ongoing opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Balfor Recruitment is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive special needs school in Erdington to recruit a dedicated Inclusive Learning Assistant. This long-term, full-time role is ideal for someone with at least two years of experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including autism (ASD), ADHD, MLD, and SLD.

A PRU Teaching Assistant role in Erdington is available on a full-time, ongoing basis (£95–£105 per day). The position is within a supportive special needs school and requires at least two years’ experience working with challenging behaviour in schools or healthcare.

We’re looking for a caring and motivated Careers Lead to join our inclusive Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Birmingham. You’ll help students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs explore their future options, build employability skills, and move confidently into college, training, or work. Working with staff, families, and local organisations, you’ll design and deliver a careers programme that inspires ambition and supports personal growth. This is a rewarding full-time, permanent role offering £100–£180 per day.

We’re looking for a passionate and creative Art Teacher to join our supportive Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Quinton, Birmingham. You’ll inspire students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs through engaging Art lessons, occasionally teaching RE and PSHE too. This long-term, ongoing role (£220–£280 per day) offers the chance to make a real impact—helping young people re-engage with learning, build confidence, and express themselves creatively in a nurturing environment.

We’re seeking a dedicated and inspiring Humanities Teacher to join our supportive Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Birmingham from January on a maternity cover contract. You’ll teach Humanities, with elements of Health & Social Care and Citizenship, to students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This rewarding role (£220–£280 per day) offers the opportunity to help young people re-engage with learning, develop confidence, and achieve personal and academic success in a nurturing, small-class environment.

Balfor Education is recruiting a full-time Autism Support Assistant for a nurturing SEMH school in Birmingham. This rewarding 1:1 role involves supporting a pupil with autism, learning difficulties, and speech/language needs. You'll help them engage with the curriculum, build communication and social skills, and develop greater independence. Ideal for someone with SEN experience and a genuine passion for autism support.

We’re seeking a caring and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to provide 1:1 support at a supportive special needs school in Sutton Coldfield. This full-time, ongoing role (£85–£100 per day) involves working with students with a range of needs, including learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and complex health conditions. You’ll help create a positive, inclusive environment—supporting learning, building confidence, and promoting independence every day.

Balfor Recruitment is seeking a compassionate and experienced SEN Support Teaching Assistant for a full-time, ongoing role in a welcoming school in Sutton Coldfield. This rewarding position involves providing dedicated 1:1 and small group support to students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping them access a tailored and inclusive learning experience.

Balfor Recruitment is seeking a compassionate and dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time, ongoing role at a specialist SEN school in Sutton Coldfield. This rewarding role involves providing tailored support to an individual pupil with special educational needs, helping them access learning, build confidence, and thrive in a supportive school environment. You will play a crucial role in promoting both academic progress and personal development.

Balfor Recruitment is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SLD Teaching Assistant to join a thriving special needs school in Birmingham on a full-time, ongoing basis. This role offers a competitive daily rate of £95 – £105 and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a supportive educational environment.