Specialist Education Recruitment in Birmingham
Balfor Recruitment is a specialist Teaching Assistant job agency in Birmingham, providing high-quality education recruitment services to schools and Teaching Assistants across the city and surrounding areas. We work exclusively within the education sector, supplying skilled, fully compliant Teaching Assistants to primary, secondary and specialist SEN settings throughout Birmingham.
With years of experience in education recruitment, we understand the expectations placed on Teaching Assistants and the challenges schools face when sourcing reliable support staff. Our focus is on delivering consistent, professional recruitment solutions that support pupil progress and classroom stability.
Teaching Assistant Jobs in Birmingham
Demand for Teaching Assistants in Birmingham continues to grow across mainstream and specialist education settings. Schools require dependable, well-prepared support staff who can assist with learning, behaviour management and one-to-one pupil support.
As a dedicated Teaching Assistant job agency Birmingham schools rely on, we recruit for a wide range of roles, including:
- Mainstream Teaching Assistant jobs in primary and secondary schools
- SEN Teaching Assistant roles supporting pupils with additional needs
- 1:1 Teaching Assistant positions
- Behaviour and SEMH support roles
- Long-term and permanent Teaching Assistant vacancies
- Flexible daily supply TA work across Birmingham
Whether you are seeking full-time employment or flexible part-time opportunities, we tailor our service to suit your experience and availability.
Our team works closely with you to understand your career goals and match you to suitable Teaching Assistant jobs in Birmingham.
Specialist Teaching Assistant Job Agency in Birmingham
Education recruitment requires specialist knowledge. As a focused Teaching Assistant job agency in Birmingham, we operate to strict safeguarding and compliance standards. Every candidate is subject to enhanced DBS checks, professional referencing and full compliance screening before placement.
Our consultants maintain strong working relationships with schools across Birmingham, including academies, maintained schools and specialist provisions. This allows us to respond quickly to staffing requirements while ensuring that placements are appropriate and sustainable.
Unlike general recruitment agencies, we understand the day-to-day realities of working within a classroom environment. We know that successful Teaching Assistant recruitment is about more than availability, it is about matching skills, temperament and experience to the needs of each school.
Supporting Schools Across Birmingham
Balfor Recruitment partners with schools throughout Birmingham to provide reliable Teaching Assistant recruitment solutions. We support education settings with short-notice cover, long-term absences, maternity cover and permanent recruitment campaigns.
Our reputation as a trusted Teaching Assistant job agency Birmingham schools work with is built on consistency, communication and quality assurance. We understand the importance of placing support staff who can integrate quickly into established school teams and contribute positively to pupil outcomes.
Because we specialise in education recruitment, we are able to maintain a strong network of Teaching Assistants available for immediate placement across different areas of Birmingham.
Building a Career as a Teaching Assistant in Birmingham
Working as a Teaching Assistant offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference in pupils’ academic and personal development. Birmingham’s diverse and growing education sector provides a wide range of career pathways for Teaching Assistants, from entry-level classroom support to specialist SEN roles.
As a specialist Teaching Assistant job agency in Birmingham, we support candidates at every stage of their career. Whether you are newly qualified, experienced in SEN support, or transitioning into education from another sector, we provide guidance, clear communication and ongoing support throughout your placement.
Our goal is not only to place candidates into roles, but to build long-term professional relationships that support sustainable careers within Birmingham’s education sector.
TA Job Vacancies in Birmingham
Teaching Assistant – SEN Provision
Birmingham
£95 – £105 per day
Full Time
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.
Cover Supervisor / Teaching Assistant (SEN)
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.
Sporty SEMH Teaching Assistant
Kings Heath
£85–£100 per day
Full Time
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.
Learning Support Assistant
Kings Heath
£95 - £105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is seeking a full-time Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive special school in Kings Heath starting this September. This is a long-term, temp-to-perm opportunity within a community-focused school that supports students with cognition and learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and complex health needs.
Behaviour Support Assistant
Erdington
£85 - £100 per day
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is currently seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to join a fantastic special needs school in Erdington. The school supports pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and is committed to creating a nurturing, structured environment tailored to each student’s individual strengths and challenges.
KS4 SEMH Teaching Assistant – Birmingham
Birmingham
£85 - £100 per day
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is looking for a dedicated KS4 SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Birmingham. This full-time role involves working with students who have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, supporting them both academically and emotionally to thrive in a structured and caring environment.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Wolverhampton
£85 - £100 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join an outstanding special needs school in Wolverhampton on a full-time, ongoing basis. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support students with a range of needs, including ASD, SLD, complex health needs, and non-verbal communication challenges.
Teaching Assistant – SEN Provision
Birmingham
£95 – £105 per day
Full Time
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.
Sporty SEMH Teaching Assistant
Small Heath
£85–£100 per day
Temporary
Balfor Education is recruiting a Sporty SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a dynamic special needs community school in Small 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.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
£85 - £100 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join an outstanding special needs school in Birmingham on a full-time, ongoing basis. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support students with a range of needs, including ASD, SLD, complex health needs, and non-verbal communication challenges.
Teaching Assistant – SEN Provision
£95 – £105 per day
Full Time
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.
Learning Support Assistant
Birmingham
£95 - £105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is seeking a full-time Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive special school in Birmingham starting this September. This is a long-term, temp-to-perm opportunity within a community-focused school that supports students with cognition and learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and complex health needs.
SEN Support Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
£95 - £105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is currently recruiting a dedicated SEN Support Teaching Assistant for a welcoming and inclusive school in Birmingham. This full-time role involves providing tailored support to students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping to create a nurturing environment where every learner can thrive.
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
£85–£100 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is recruiting for a fantastic special needs community school in Birmingham seeking a full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant. This role involves supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs through thorough assessment and personalised support, ensuring each child’s unique challenges and strengths are addressed.
Behaviour Support Assistant
Birmingham
£85 - £100 per day
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment, an award‑winning specialist in education staffing based in Birmingham, is seeking a full‑time Behaviour Support Assistant to join a dedicated SEMH special school team
KS3 SEMH Teaching Assistant
Small Heath
£85 - £100 per day
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is currently seeking a compassionate and motivated KS3 Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated special needs school in Birmingham. 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.
Behaviour Support Assistant
Small Heath
£85 - £100 per day
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Support Assistant to join a well-respected special needs school in Birmingham. 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.
Cover Supervisor / Teaching Assistant (SEN)
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.
Teaching Assistant – SEN Provision
Birmingham
£95 – £105 per day
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.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Walsall
£85 - £100 per day
Balfor Education is seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in Walsall on a full-time, ongoing basis. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support students aged 11–16 with a range of complex needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and communication challenges.
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