Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Mainstream Secondary School – 1-2-1 & Small Group Support
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who loves making a difference?
This welcoming secondary school in Birmingham is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team, providing 1-2-1 and small group support across Key Stage 3 and 4. This is a brilliant opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who wants to help young people build confidence, overcome challenges, and thrive in school.

Working as a Teaching Assistant at this school, you will divide your time between classroom support and targeted work within the school’s SEND Hub. You’ll play a vital role in helping students with additional needs access learning, stay engaged, and feel valued every step of the way. This role requires previous experience as a Teaching Assistant and ideally you will hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
Job Role:

• Supporting students on a 1-2-1 basis to help remove barriers to learning
• Providing small group intervention as part of the SEND Hub
• Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery and differentiation
• Helping students with organisation, emotional regulation, and engagement
• Encouraging positive behaviour and attitudes to learning
• Working with the SENDCo and wider team to meet individual needs

You Will Need:

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant or supporting young people
• Confidence supporting students with additional or SEND need
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive attitude and the ability to build trust with young people
• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

In Return You Will Receive:

• Support from an experienced SEND and pastoral team
• A long-term school role where you’ll make a visible impact
• Opportunities for ongoing development and training
• Competitive rates of pay

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask about our other Teaching Assistant vacancies or refer a Teaching Assistant and enquire about our referral bonus scheme.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.