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
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)
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 Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
£85–£95 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is recruiting a full-time 1:1 Teaching Assistant for a supportive SEN primary school in 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.
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.
Pastoral Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
£95 - 105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is currently recruiting for a committed and experienced Pastoral Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant SEN school in Birmingham on a full-time, ongoing basis. This rewarding role is ideal for someone who is passionate about student well-being and creating a nurturing, inclusive learning environment
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.
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We are committed to delivering high-quality education recruitment services that support schools and create meaningful opportunities for Teaching Assistants.