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
Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Erdington
£85 - £100 per day
Balfor Education is currently recruiting an experienced and compassionate Level 3 Teaching Assistant for a full-time role at an outstanding special needs school in Erdington. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to support students with a variety of needs, including ASD, SLD, physical disabilities, and complex health requirements, through personalised learning strategies and individualised support.
KS3 TA – SEMH
Erdington
£85 - £100 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is seeking a committed and compassionate KS3 Teaching Assistant to join a dynamic special needs school in Erdington, Birmingham. This full-time, ongoing role focuses on supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them thrive through personalised care and structured interventions.
SEN Teaching Assistant
£95 – £105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant and supportive special needs school in Birmingham on a full-time, long-term basis.
Teaching Assistant – SEN Provision
Birmingham
£95 – £105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is seeking a compassionate and experienced Teaching Assistant – SEN Provision to join a vibrant special needs school in Birmingham. This full-time, ongoing role offers the opportunity to support pupils with a range of needs including ASD, ADHD, MLD, and SLD in both one-to-one and small group settings.
PMLD Special Needs Assistant
Birmingham
£85 - £95 per day
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is seeking a dedicated PMLD Special Needs Assistant for a full-time role at a welcoming special school in Birmingham. Supporting pupils aged 2–19 with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), complex needs, and physical disabilities, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in a nurturing and inclusive setting.
SEN Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
£95 – £105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming special needs school in Birmingham on a full-time, ongoing basis. This rewarding role involves supporting students with a range of additional needs including ASD, ADHD, MLD, and SLD, helping to enhance educational outcomes in a nurturing, inclusive environment.
Pastoral Teaching Assistant
Solihull
£95 - 105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is looking for a caring and experienced Pastoral Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming SEN school in Solihull on a full-time, ongoing basis. This role is ideal for someone with a pastoral background who is passionate about supporting students with varied academic and emotional needs in a safe, nurturing environment.
ASD Teaching Assistant
Solihull
£95 – £105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is seeking a dedicated and compassionate ASD Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant SEN school in Solihull on a full-time, ongoing basis. This rewarding role focuses on enhancing educational outcomes for students with autism and a range of additional needs including ADHD, MLD, and SLD.
Learning Support Assistant
Birmingham
£85 - £95 per day
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is seeking a committed and experienced Learning Support Assistant for a full-time, ongoing role at a welcoming SEN school in Birmingham. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with a variety of learning needs, helping them reach their full potential in a safe and inclusive environment.
Teaching Assistant – SEN Provision
Birmingham
£95 – £105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is seeking a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to support a dynamic Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision in Birmingham. This full-time role offers a rewarding opportunity to work with pupils who have a variety of additional needs, including autism (ASD), ADHD, MLD, and SLD.
ASD Teaching Assistant
Sutton Coldfield
£95 – £105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is seeking a compassionate and experienced ASD Teaching Assistant to join a thriving special needs school in Sutton Coldfield. This full-time role is offered on a long-term supply basis and is ideal for someone with a strong background in supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other additional needs such as ADHD, MLD, and SLD.
EYFS Teaching Assistant
Solhull
£85 - £100 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a warm and inclusive primary school in Solihull. This full-time role, starting in September 2025, will be based within the school's specialist SEN resource provision and continue until the end of the academic year.
Learning Support Assistant
Sutton Coldfield
£95 – £105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is currently recruiting a dedicated and proactive Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming and community-focused school in Sutton Coldfield. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including PMLD, SLD, MLD, ASD, and complex behavioural challenges.
1:1 Teaching Assistant
Sutton Coldfield
£85 - £95 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is looking for a compassionate and adaptable 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated special needs school in Sutton Coldfield. This full-time role involves supporting a pupil with complex needs, including learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and non-verbal communication.
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 and inclusive special needs school in Birmingham. This full-time position is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and related conditions such as ASD, ADHD, MLD, and complex needs.
Learning Support Assistant
Birmingham
£85 - £95 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education are recruiting for an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join a fantastic SEN school in Birmingham. This is a full-time, ongoing role supporting students with a range of needs including ASD, SLD, and non-verbal communication challenges. The school prides itself on providing an inclusive, personalised curriculum and preparing students to achieve their individual goals in a supportive environment.
Pastoral Teaching Assistant
Solihull
£95 - 105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Pastoral Teaching Assistant for a full-time, ongoing position at a fantastic SEN school in Solihull. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs, within a school that prides itself on delivering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Solihull
£85 - £95 per day
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Pastoral Teaching Assistant for a full-time, ongoing position at a fantastic SEN school in Solihull. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs, within a school that prides itself on delivering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Sutton Coldfield
£85 - £95 per day
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is currently recruiting for a committed and compassionate 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to work full-time in a well-respected special needs school in Sutton Coldfield. This is an ongoing position offering a daily pay rate of £85 - £95.
SLD Teaching Assistant
Sutton Coldfield
£95 – £105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SLD Teaching Assistant to join a thriving special needs school in Sutton Coldfield 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.
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