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
Pastoral Teaching Assistant
Small Heath
£95 - 105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is seeking a dedicated and experienced Pastoral Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing SEN school in Small Heath on a full-time, ongoing basis. This rewarding role focuses on supporting the emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and development of students with a range of complex needs. The school prides itself on creating a personalised and inclusive curriculum that helps students achieve their personal goals and prepare for life beyond education.
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 Small Heath. 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.
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 Small Heath. 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.
ASD Teaching Assistant
Small Heath
£95 – £105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is seeking a full-time ASD Teaching Assistant for an outstanding special needs school in Small Heath, 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.
Cover Supervisor / Teaching Assistant (SEN)
Small 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 Small 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.
SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) – 1:1 Support
Erdington
£85 - £100 per day
Full Time
Join a nurturing special needs school in Erdington 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
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. 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
Erdington
£85 – £95 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pupil Support Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Erdington 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)
Erdington
£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 Erdington. 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.
Pastoral Teaching Assistant
Erdington
£95 - 105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is seeking a dedicated and experienced Pastoral Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing SEN school in Erdington on a full-time, ongoing basis. This rewarding role focuses on supporting the emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and development of students with a range of complex needs. The school prides itself on creating a personalised and inclusive curriculum that helps students achieve their personal goals and prepare for life beyond education.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Erdington
£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 Erdington 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.
Learning Support Assistant
Erdington
£95 - £105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is seeking a full-time Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive special school in Erdington 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.
SLD Teaching Assistant
Erdington
£95 – £105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is looking for a full-time SLD Teaching Assistant to join a supportive special needs school in Erdington. You’ll work with pupils with PMLD, SLD, MLD, ASD, and complex needs, supporting learning through supervision, sensory activities, and outdoor play.
SLD Teaching Assistant
Erdington
£95 – £105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is looking for a full-time SLD Teaching Assistant to join a supportive special needs school in Erdington. You’ll work with pupils with PMLD, SLD, MLD, ASD, and complex needs, supporting learning through supervision, sensory activities, and outdoor play.
1:1 Teaching Assistant
Aldridge
£85–£95 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is recruiting a full-time 1:1 Teaching Assistant for a supportive SEN primary school in Aldridge. 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.
1:1 Teaching Assistant
Kingstanding
£85–£95 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is recruiting a full-time 1:1 Teaching Assistant for a supportive SEN primary school in Kingstanding. 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.
1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Castle Vale
£95 - £100 per day
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SLD Teaching Assistant to join a thriving special needs school in Castle Vale 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.
1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Lea Marston
£95 - £100 per day
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SLD Teaching Assistant to join a thriving special needs school in Lea Marston 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.
SEN Teaching Assistant
Aldridge
£85 - £100 per day
Full Time
Join a nurturing special needs school in Aldridge 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.
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.
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