Specialist Education Recruitment
Balfor Recruitment is a specialist Teaching Assistant job agency dedicated to connecting skilled classroom support staff with schools across the UK. We work exclusively within the education sector, supporting Teaching Assistants at every stage of their career while helping schools secure reliable, compliant and high-quality staff.
As an established education recruitment agency, we understand the vital role Teaching Assistants play in supporting learning, behaviour management and pupil development. Our focus is on building long-term relationships and providing recruitment solutions that work for both schools and candidates.
Specialist Teaching Assistant Job Agency
Balfor Recruitment has built a strong reputation as a leading Teaching Assistant job agency by combining local knowledge with sector expertise. We work with a wide network of schools including academies, maintained schools, alternative provisions and special educational needs settings throughout Birmingham and surrounding areas.
Our consultants specialise in education recruitment, meaning we understand safeguarding requirements, compliance standards and the skills required to succeed as a Teaching Assistant. Whether you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, a Level 2 or Level 3 qualified TA, or someone looking to begin a career in education support, our Teaching Assistant job agency provides tailored guidance and access to suitable roles.
We recruit for a wide range of positions including:
- Mainstream classroom Teaching Assistants
- SEN Teaching Assistants
- 1:1 Teaching Assistants
- Behaviour support assistants
- Long-term and permanent Teaching Assistant roles
- Daily supply Teaching Assistant jobs
By maintaining close working relationships with local schools, our Teaching Assistant job agency is able to offer consistent opportunities across the West Midlands region.
Teaching Assistant Jobs to Suit Your Career
Every Teaching Assistant has different career goals. Some are seeking flexible supply work to gain experience across different schools. Others are looking for stability through long-term or permanent Teaching Assistant roles. Our job as a Teaching Assistant job agency is to understand your experience, availability and ambitions, then match you with suitable opportunities.
We work with schools that value professionalism, reliability and commitment to pupil progress. Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or beginning your career in education support, we provide clear communication and ongoing support throughout the recruitment process.
Supporting Schools with Quality Teaching Assistant Recruitment
Balfor Recruitment partners with schools to deliver dependable Teaching Assistant recruitment solutions. We understand the pressure schools face when sourcing support staff and aim to provide efficient, responsive placements.
Every candidate registered with our Teaching Assistant job agency undergoes thorough pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS verification and professional referencing. Our compliance procedures align with current safeguarding guidance, ensuring schools receive staff who are fully vetted and ready to contribute.
By maintaining strong relationships with education settings, we are able to respond quickly to both short-notice cover requirements and longer-term recruitment needs.
Why Work with Balfor Recruitment?
As a dedicated Teaching Assistant job agency, we offer:
- A specialist education recruitment focus
- Access to a wide range of Teaching Assistant jobs
- Flexible supply, long-term and permanent roles
- Clear communication and professional guidance
- Full safeguarding and compliance support
Our approach is built on trust, consistency and sector knowledge. We aim to support Teaching Assistants not just in securing work, but in building sustainable careers within education.
TA Job Vacancies
SEN HLTA
Birmingham
£90 - £95 per day
Full Time
We are seeking a Level 4 HLTA for a full-time, ongoing role in a Special Educational Needs provision in Birmingham, supporting pupils with SLD, MLD, ASD and complex needs. Applicants must have relevant SEN experience, a Level 1 safeguarding certificate, valid photo ID, recent school-based references, and a full DBS on the update service.
1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
£85 – £95 per day
Full Time
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 Birmingham. 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.
ASD Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
£95 – £105 per day
Full Time
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SLD Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
£95 – £105 per day
Full Time
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.
Cover Supervisor / Teaching Assistant (SEN)
Birmingham
£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 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.
1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Sutton Coldfield
£80 – £95 per day
Full Time
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.
SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) – 1:1 Support
Birmingham
£85 - £100 per day
Full Time
Join a nurturing special needs school in Birmingham as a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, with daily pay ranging from £85 to £100. In this rewarding role, you’ll offer personalised support to students with a variety of learning and physical needs, helping them grow in confidence and independence. This opportunity is perfect for caring, patient individuals who are passionate about inclusive education.
Behaviour Mentor
Erdington
£90 - £105 per day
Full Time
A special needs Pupil Referral Unit in Erdington is seeking a full-time Behaviour Mentor to support students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour. The role involves providing 1:1 and small-group support, assisting teachers with lesson preparation, and helping create a calm, structured environment. Candidates should be patient, nurturing, and experienced in SEMH or similar settings, with a valid DBS and relevant training. For more details, contact Haleemah at Balfor on 0121 260 0000.
1:1 Teaching Assistant
Stechford
£85–£95 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is recruiting a full-time 1:1 Teaching Assistant for a supportive SEN primary school in Stechford, 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.
SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) – 1:1 Support
Sutton Coldfield
£85 - £100 per day
Full Time
Join a nurturing special needs school in Sutton Coldfield as a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, with daily pay ranging from £85 to £100. In this rewarding role, you’ll offer personalised support to students with a variety of learning and physical needs, helping them grow in confidence and independence. This opportunity is perfect for caring, patient individuals who are passionate about inclusive education.
1:1 Teaching Assistant
Sutton Coldfield
£85–£95 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is recruiting a full-time 1:1 Teaching Assistant for a supportive SEN primary school in Sutton Coldfield. 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.
Pupil Support Assistant
Sutton Coldfield
£85 – £95 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pupil Support Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Sutton Coldfield on a full-time, ongoing basis. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support students with a range of complex needs, including ASD, SLD, non-verbal communication, and other learning difficulties.
Cover Supervisor / Teaching Assistant (SEN)
Sutton Coldfield
£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 Sutton Coldfield. 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.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Solihull
£85 - £100 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in Solihull on a full-time, ongoing basis. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support students with a range of complex needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and communication challenges.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Solihull
£85 - £100 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in Solihull on a full-time, ongoing basis. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support students with a range of complex needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and communication challenges.
1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Solihull
£80 – £95 per day
Full Time
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 Solihull. 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.
ASD Teaching Assistant
Solihull
£95 – £105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is seeking a full-time ASD Teaching Assistant for an outstanding special needs school in Solihull, offering a competitive daily rate of £95–£105. You’ll support students with ASD, ADHD, MLD, SLD, and complex needs—utilising your two-plus years of SEN experience, along with PECS and Makaton proficiency.
SLD Teaching Assistant
Solihull
£95 – £105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is looking for a full-time PMLD Teaching Assistant to join a supportive special needs school in Solihull. You’ll work with pupils with PMLD, SLD, MLD, ASD, and complex needs, supporting learning through supervision, sensory activities, and outdoor play.
Behaviour Mentor
Erdington
£90 - £105 per day
Full Time
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.
SEN Support Teaching Assistant
Erdington
£95 - £105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is seeking a compassionate and experienced SEN Support Teaching Assistant for a full-time, ongoing role in a welcoming school in Erdington. 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.
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