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
1:1 Teaching Assistant
Erdington
£85 - £95 per day
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and well-resourced Special Educational Needs (SEN) primary school in Erdington, Birmingham. This is a full-time, ongoing role working with pupils aged 5 to 11 who have a range of additional needs, primarily related to cognition and learning difficulties, including autism and speech and language challenges.
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Erdington, Birmingham
£85 - £100 per day
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive special needs school in Erdington. This full-time role involves working with pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs, providing tailored 1:1 and small group support to help them thrive in a nurturing environment.
SEMH Teacher
Erdington
£160 - £240 per day
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is seeking a committed SEMH Teacher to join a highly supportive Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Wolverhampton. This specialist provision supports students aged 11–16 who are unable to attend mainstream education due to medical or emotional needs.
Teaching Assistant – SEN Provision
£95 – £105 per day
Temporary
Balfor Education is currently recruiting a compassionate and experienced Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant special needs school in Birmingham. This full-time, long-term role offers the opportunity to support pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism (ASD), ADHD, moderate and severe learning difficulties (MLD/SLD).
Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Selly Oak, Birmingham
£85 - £100 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is seeking an experienced and compassionate Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join an outstanding special needs school in Selly Oak. This full-time role involves 1:1 and small group support for pupils with a range of complex needs, including autism (ASD), severe learning difficulties (SLD), and physical disabilities.
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Stoke-on-Trent
85+ Per Day
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment are seeking qualified and experienced SEMH Teaching Assistants for a school in Stoke-on-Trent. We are looking for passionate SEMH Teaching Assistants who have worked with pupils with various Social, Emotional & Mental Health Needs.
Teaching Assistant – SEN Provision
Birmingham
£85 - £95 a day
Full Time
Balfor Education is currently recruiting a compassionate and experienced Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant special educational needs (SEN) school in Birmingham. This long-term, full-time role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about inclusive education and have a strong background supporting pupils with autism (ASD), ADHD, MLD, SLD, or complex learning needs.
Science Teacher
Coventry
Paid to scale (MPS/UPS)
Full Time
Balfor Education is recruiting an enthusiastic and resilient Science Teacher to join a specialist academy in Coventry, catering to students aged 9–19 who have experienced challenges in mainstream education. This rewarding full-time role offers a unique opportunity to support students with unmet additional needs, attendance issues, and barriers to peer relationships.
Pastoral Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
£95 - 105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is recruiting a compassionate and dedicated Pastoral Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEN school in Birmingham. This full-time, ongoing role is ideal for individuals with experience in pastoral care and supporting children with a range of additional needs including ASD, PMLD, SLD, and complex learning difficulties.
SLD Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
£95 – £105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is seeking a compassionate and experienced SLD Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant special needs school in Birmingham on a long-term, full-time basis. This role involves supporting pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and a range of additional needs including ASD, ADHD, MLD, and complex behaviours.
Complex Needs Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
£95 – £105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is currently recruiting a dedicated Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to support a vibrant and inclusive special needs school in Birmingham. This full-time, long-term role involves working closely with pupils who have a range of complex needs, including SLD, ASD, ADHD, MLD, and PMLD.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
£85 - £100 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is seeking an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a leading SEN school in Birmingham. This full-time role involves providing 1:1 and small group support to students with cognition and learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and complex health needs.
KS3 SEMH Teaching Assistant
Wolverhampton
£85 - £100 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is recruiting a compassionate KS3 Teaching Assistant to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs at a welcoming special needs school in Wolverhampton. This role involves 1:1 and small group support, assisting with lesson prep, and working closely within the SEMH department to help students thrive both emotionally and academically.
1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Walsall
£85 - £95 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is currently recruiting for a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join a highly supportive special needs school in Walsall. This role involves working closely with students who have a range of complex needs, including physical disabilities, learning difficulties, and non-verbal communication needs.
SEN HLTA
Walsall
£90 - £95 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is seeking a Skilled SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a specialist educational provision in Walsall. This full-time, ongoing role is ideal for a confident HLTA with experience supporting pupils with SLD, MLD, ASD, and complex needs.
Pastoral Teaching Assistant
Walsall
£95 - 105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is seeking a compassionate and experienced Pastoral Teaching Assistant to support students at a well-regarded SEN school in Walsall. This full-time role is ideal for individuals passionate about student wellbeing, behaviour management, and creating a safe, nurturing learning environment.
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, 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.
Cover Supervisor/ Teaching Assistant
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.
Pastoral Teaching Assistant
Walsall
£95 - 105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is seeking an experienced Pastoral Teaching Assistant for a supportive SEN school in Walsall. This full-time role involves providing supervision, managing behaviour, supporting sensory needs, and encouraging physical activity to help students achieve their personal goals. The ideal candidate will have experience working with SEN children across varied academic levels, familiarity with PECS and Makaton, and a patient, committed approach.
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
£85–£100 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is working with a specialist community school in Birmingham to recruit a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant. This full-time role involves supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs through personalised, 1:1 and small-group interventions.
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