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 SEN Teaching Assistant
Sutton Coldfield
£85 - £100 a day
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 SEN 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.
SEN Support Teaching Assistant
Sutton Coldfield
£95 - £105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is currently recruiting a dedicated SEN Support Teaching Assistant for a welcoming and inclusive school in Sutton Coldfield. This full-time role involves providing tailored support to students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping to create a nurturing environment where every learner can thrive.
Learning Support Assistant
Sutton Coldfield
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Full Time
Balfor Education is seeking a full-time Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive special school in Wolverhampton 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.
Cover Supervisor / Teaching Assistant (SEN)
Oldbury
£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 Secondary school in Kings Heath. This full-time role involves supporting students.
Science Teacher
Oldbury
Paid to scale (MPS/UPS)
Full Time
Balfor Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated and experienced Science Teacher to join an academy in Oldbury on a full-time, ongoing basis. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting students aged 11–18 who have struggled in mainstream education and require a nurturing, personalised approach to learning.
English Teacher
Selly Oak
Pay to Scale
Full Time
Balfor Education is currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic English Teacher for a full-time, ongoing position at a supportive and well-resourced school in Selly Oak, Birmingham. This role offers the opportunity to join a committed team focused on delivering high-quality education and fostering a love for English language and literature.
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
£85–£100 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is recruiting for a fantastic special needs community school in Birmingham seeking a full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant. This role involves supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs through thorough assessment and personalised support, ensuring each child’s unique challenges and strengths are addressed.
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.
Learning Support Assistant
Birmingham
£85 – £95 per day
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is currently seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming and well-resourced special educational needs (SEN) school in Birmingham. This is a full-time, ongoing role that will continue until the end of the academic year, with the potential for extension.
Learning Support Assistant
Wolverhampton
£95 - £105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is seeking a full-time Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive special school in Wolverhampton 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.
Sporty SEMH Teaching Assistant
Bilston
£85–£100 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is recruiting a Sporty SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a dynamic special needs community school in Bilston. 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.
SEN Support Teaching Assistant
Willenhall
£95 - £105 per day
Full Time
Balfor Education is recruiting a full-time SEN Support Teaching Assistant for a welcoming and inclusive school in Willenhall. This role involves providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping them access a personalised and nurturing learning environment. Ideal for individuals with SEN experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for supporting student progress and wellbeing.
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.
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