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SEN Teaching assistant
- Posted: 26-03-2026
- Category: Teaching Assistants
- Location: Birmingham
- Type: Full-time / Temporary
- Salary: £90 - £120 per day
Location: Birmingham (Various schools)
Pay: £90 - £120 Per day (Based on experience & qualifications)
Contract – Flexible day-to-day opportunities Monday– Friday.
Smile Education is proud to be working with a range of welcoming and supportive primary and secondary schools across Birmingham, who are seeking experienced Level 3 or Level 4 Teaching Assistants for general cover on a day-to-day basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a flexible and proactive Teaching Assistant to gain experience across a variety of school settings, supporting pupils and teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
The Role
• Provide classroom support across a range of year groups and subjects.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Support pupils with varying abilities, including those with additional needs.
• Deliver small group interventions where required.
• Help manage classroom behaviour and promote a positive learning environment.
• Adapt quickly to different school settings and expectations.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and support teams.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion at all times.
About the schools
• A variety of primary and secondary schools across Birmingham
• Supportive and welcoming staff teams
• Opportunities to gain experience in different settings
• Easily accessible locations with good transport links
• Flexible working to suit your availability
Requirements
• Level 3 or Level 4 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Previous experience working in a school setting
• Confident supporting across different age groups
• Flexible, reliable and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to provide two references covering the past two years
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one
This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work across a variety of schools.
Apply now to be considered for day-to-day Teaching Assistant roles in Birmingham.
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.
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