Job Title: Teaching Assistant  
Pay Rate: £87.61 - £94.24 per day  

Location: Birmingham  
Hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Benefits of working as a Teaching Assistant:
* Weekly pay (PAYE or Umbrella)
* Flexible working arrangements (day-to-day or full-time)
* Free CPD training
* Holiday pay
* Dedicated consultant to ensure you are satisfied with your work
Job Requirements for this Teaching Assistant role in Birmingham:
* GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) at Grade C and above in English and Mathematics
* Relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)
* Experience working with young people with special educational needs, particularly those with social, emotional, and/or mental health disabilities
* Ability to collaborate within a team to deliver high-quality services for children and students
* Creativity and initiative in addressing the intricate needs of children
* Flexible and reflective approach
* Commitment to ensuring top-notch teaching, efficient resource utilisation, and enhanced learning and achievement standards for all pupils
This role involves:
* Working with pupils aged Year 4 to Year 11 with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties
* Providing individualised support for the personal development of children and young people
* Conducting interventions with small groups of pupils to support academic, behavioural, and social progress
* Promoting the progress and well-being of individual pupils and their respective class or tutor groups
About the School:

This mixed special school caters to students with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties, including those with medical diagnoses such as ADHD, ASC, PTSD, PDA, ODD, and Attachment Disorder. Many students have faced significant disruptions to their education due to multiple school changes, exclusions, and periods of part-time or no placement in a school. The school is dedicated to nurturing the talents and potential of its staff, prioritising their well-being, and achieving excellence in individual learner progress. The collaborative environment supports pupils in developing their academic and social skills while fostering emotional and mental health well-being.
About Smart Education:

Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years agency, recruiting for both permanent and temporary roles, including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offense to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity to children.
Join a dynamic and forward-thinking team dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable young people. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or religion.