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
KS3 SEMH Teaching Assistant – Birmingham
Birmingham
£85 - £100 per day
Full Time
A dedicated special needs school in Birmingham is seeking a compassionate and proactive KS3 Teaching Assistant to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The role involves creating a nurturing learning environment, conducting assessments, and providing tailored support to help students thrive.
SEN Teaching Assistant
Shrewsbury
£95 - £105 per day
Full Time
A welcoming and community-focused school in Shrewsbury is seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a student with additional needs. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity ideal for someone passionate about enhancing educational outcomes for children with complex needs.
Pupil Support Assistant
Tamworth
£85 - £95 per day
Full Time
A well-regarded SEN school in Tamworth is seeking a dedicated Pupil Support Assistant to join their team full-time. This rewarding role involves supporting students with a range of special educational needs, fostering independence, and creating a safe, inclusive learning environment. The school is known for its supportive staff and commitment to helping students achieve their full potential.
PRU Teaching Assistant
Kingsheath
£85 - £95 per day
Full Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Kings Heath, Birmingham. In this role, you will support students with diverse academic and behavioural needs, ensuring they receive a high-quality, inclusive education. This full-time position is ongoing until the end of the academic year.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Kings Heath
£85 - £100 per day
Full Time
An outstanding special needs school in Kings Heath is seeking a dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 and small group support to students with diverse needs, including cognition and learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and complex health requirements.
KS3 TA – SEMH
Kings Heath
£85 - £100 per day
Full Time
An exceptional opportunity has arisen at a dedicated special needs school in Kings Heath, seeking a compassionate and proactive Teaching Assistant to support Key Stage 3 students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The role involves conducting thorough assessments to understand each pupil's unique challenges and strengths, ensuring tailored support that fosters their academic and personal development.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Wolverhampton
£85 - £100 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Level 3 Teaching Assistant for a full-time, ongoing role at an outstanding special needs school in Wolverhampton. This rewarding position involves delivering personalised 1:1 and small group support to students with ASD, SLD, complex health needs, and non-verbal communication requirements.
Pastoral Teaching Assistant
Walsall
£95 - 105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is seeking an experienced and compassionate Pastoral Teaching Assistant for a full-time, ongoing position at a highly regarded SEN school in Walsall. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about providing emotional, social, and behavioural support to students with a range of complex needs, including PMLD, SLD, MLD, and ASD.
SLD Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
£95 – £105 per day
Temporary
Balfor Education is looking for a dedicated and compassionate SLD Teaching Assistant to join a thriving special needs school in Birmingham on a full-time, ongoing basis. This role focuses on supporting students with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), as well as ASD, ADHD, MLD, and other complex needs.
EYFS Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
£85 - £100
Temporary
Balfor Education is seeking a passionate and resilient EYFS Teaching Assistant to support children with SEN needs in a specialist resource base within a welcoming Birmingham primary school. Starting September 2025, this full-time role will run until the end of the academic year.
PMLD Teaching Assistant
£95 – £105 per day
Temporary
Balfor Education is seeking a committed and compassionate PMLD Teaching Assistant to join a thriving special needs school in Birmingham on a full-time, ongoing basis. This rewarding role involves supporting students with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and other complex needs including SLD, MLD, and ASD.
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
£85 - £95 per day
Temporary
Balfor Education is currently recruiting a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive school in Birmingham. This full-time role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school offers a personalised curriculum and a supportive environment focused on both academic and emotional development.
Learning Support Assistant
Birmingham
£85 - £95 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is recruiting a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a vibrant and inclusive SEN school in Birmingham. This full-time, ongoing role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs, including ASD, SLD, and complex non-verbal needs. The school is committed to delivering personalised learning and preparing students to achieve their personal goals.
Behaviour Support Assistant
Lichfield
£85 - £100 a day
Full Time
Balfor Education is seeking a committed Behaviour Support Assistant to join a supportive special needs school in Birmingham. This full-time role involves working closely with students who have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, providing 1:1 and small group support to help them thrive in a structured learning environment.
ASD Teaching Assistant
Lichfield
£95 – £105 per day
Temporary
Balfor Education is seeking a compassionate ASD Teaching Assistant to join a thriving special needs school in Lichfield. This long-term, full-time role involves supporting students with ASD, ADHD, MLD, and SLD, helping them achieve positive educational outcomes in a nurturing and structured environment.
SEN Support Teaching Assistant
Oldbury
£95 - £105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Support Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive school in Oldbury. This full-time role involves providing tailored support to students with a range of special educational needs, helping them thrive both academically and personally in a nurturing environment.
SEN HLTA
Wolverhampton
£90 - £95 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is seeking an experienced SEN HLTA to join a dedicated Special Educational Needs provision in Wolverhampton. This full-time, ongoing role is ideal for a passionate and proactive individual committed to supporting students with complex needs, including ASD, MLD, and SLD, to achieve their full potential.
Learning Support Assistant
Birmingham
£85 - £95 per day
Temporary
We are seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive SEN school in Birmingham. This full-time role involves working closely with students with diverse academic needs, including those with ASD, SLD, and complex, non-verbal needs. The ideal candidate will have relevant SEN experience, qualifications, and skills in PECS and Makaton, demonstrating patience and commitment to creating a safe, inclusive learning environment. The school offers a collaborative team atmosphere focused on personalised education and helping students achieve their goals.
Pastoral Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
£95 - 105 per day
Temporary
We are currently recruiting a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive SEN school in Birmingham. This full-time role involves supporting students with a range of needs, including ASD, SLD, and complex learning difficulties. The ideal candidate will have relevant SEN experience, strong communication skills, and a nurturing, patient approach to learning.
ASD Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
£95 – £105 per day
Temporary
Balfor Recruitment is currently seeking a compassionate and experienced ASD Teaching Assistant to join a thriving and supportive special needs school in Birmingham. This long-term, full-time role involves working with students with ASD, ADHD, MLD, and SLD, helping to enhance their educational outcomes in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.
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