Roles available with Special Needs Teaching Jobs
There are two main types of roles available in special needs teaching.
SEN Teaching Assistant:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll have a set of daily responsibilities:
- Assist teachers to provide effective support for learning activities
- Work accordingly to the school's policies and procedures
- Support children and young people who have varied complex needs, who may have life-limiting conditions
- Help students understand instructions and support their independent working
- Contribute to planned learning activities
- Participate in the planning of learning activities
- Supervise a class and or small group
- Maintain a clean and safe learning environment
SEN Teacher:
For an SEN Teacher, there's more responsibility involved on a weekly basis.
- Prepare and plan lessons, as well as teach them
- Prepare teaching materials, write reports and take daily registers
- Manage student's behaviour and monitor your student's progress
- Participate in school trips and workshop
If either of these jobs sounds like an opportunity you'd be interested in, call 0121 260 0000 or email info@balfor.co.uk to find out more.
Why Apply for Special Needs Teaching Jobs
Balfor Education has over 25 years of experience in recruiting for the education sector, supplying schools across the West Midlands region with experienced candidates.
Our specialist team of consultants all has experience working in the education sector, including SEN settings.
Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, we've got you covered.
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ASD Teaching Assistant
Expiry: 11th Jul 2025
Wolverhampton
£95 – £105 per day
Full Time
Join a supportive special needs school as a full-time ASD TA, helping students with ASD, ADHD, and complex needs. Requires 2+ years' SEN experience, PECS/Makaton skills, and safeguarding certification. £95–£105/day with CPD and progression opportunities.
Learning Support Assistant
Expiry: 11th Jul 2025
Birmingham
£85 - £95 per day
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is currently seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant for a full-time role in a supportive SEN school in Birmingham. This position runs until the end of the academic year and involves working with students with ASD, SLD, and complex needs.
Pastoral Teaching Assistant
Expiry: 10th Jul 2025
Walsall
Full Time
A fantastic special needs school in Dudley seeks a compassionate Teaching Assistant with strong SLD knowledge to support students with ASD, ADHD, MLD, and complex needs. You’ll assist with supervision, sensory room engagement, outdoor activities, and fostering trusting relationships.
SLD Teaching Assistant
Expiry: 10th Jul 2025
Dudley
£95 – £105 per day
Full Time
A fantastic special needs school in Dudley seeks a compassionate Teaching Assistant with strong SLD knowledge to support students with ASD, ADHD, MLD, and complex needs. You’ll assist with supervision, sensory room engagement, outdoor activities, and fostering trusting relationships.
Behaviour Support Assistant
Expiry: 10th Jul 2025
Birmingham
Salary: £85 - £100 per day
Full Time
A dedicated special needs school in Birmingham is seeking a full-time Behaviour Support Assistant to support students with SEMH needs. You’ll help assess and address pupils' social, emotional, and mental health challenges while assisting teachers with lesson preparation, displays, and direct student support (1:1 or small group).
Family Support Worker / Teaching Assistant
Expiry: 10th Jul 2025
Erdington
£90 - £130 a day
Full Time
A supportive Birmingham school seeks a caring, experienced Family Support Worker / Teaching Assistant for a part-time role (Thurs & Fri). You’ll assist in classrooms, support student well-being, and help families access services. Requirements: Experience working with children, strong communication, safeguarding knowledge, and preferably a Level 3 TA qualification. Apply: Send CV to haleemah@balfor.co.uk.
Secondary School Teacher – Alum Rock
Expiry: 9th Jul 2025
Birmingham
Paid to Scale (M1 - UPS3)
Full Time
Balfour Recruitment is looking for an experienced Secondary school teacher in the Alum Rock area to work with students aged 11-16. Their are multiple roles available across the area with immediate starts or September starts.
Inclusive Learning Assistant – SEN Support
Expiry: 9th Jul 2025
Erdington
Full Time
Pastoral Manager – PRU Behaviour & Wellbeing Lead
Expiry: 9th Jul 2025
Birmingham
Full Time
Inclusive Learning Assistant – SEN Support
Expiry: 9th Jul 2025
Birmingham
Full Time