Teaching Assistant – Birmingham (Flexible/Full-Time/Part-Time)
Competitive daily rates | September Start
Schools Mutual Services is a not-for-profit, school-led supply service supporting schools across the West Midlands. We provide high-quality teaching and support staff to local schools, ensuring continuity of learning while offering flexible employment opportunities.
We are building a new school-led supply bank for a partnership of local academy trust schools across Birmingham, Solihull, Dudley and the Black Country. We are now clearing teachers and support staff for September supply work, including day-to-day, short-term, long-term, and potential permanent opportunities. One registration gives you access to multiple trusted local schools, with transparent matching and work close to home.
The Role
We are seeking enthusiastic and adaptable Supply Teaching Assistants to work in primary and secondary schools in Birmigham.
As a Supply Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support classroom teachers in delivering engaging lessons
- Work with small groups or individual pupils
- Assist pupils with additional learning needs (including SEN where required)
- Help manage classroom behaviour and promote a positive learning environment
- Provide flexible support across different year groups and settings
This is a flexible role, offering day-to-day, short-term, and long-term placements to suit your availability.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience working with children in a school or educational setting
- Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential with relevant experience)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Adaptability and confidence in new environments
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
- Right to work in the UK
Why Join Schools Mutual Services?
As a school-owned mutual organisation, we are committed to supporting both our schools and our staff. You will be part of a trusted local network, making a real difference in classrooms across Oxfordshire.
What We Offer
- Competitive daily rates, paid weekly through PAYE (no umbrella company)
- Wellbeing support, including 24/7 GP and mental health counselling
- Ongoing CPD, including safeguarding and professional development
- A dedicated consultant directly liaising with schools
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Referral Bonuses for Teaching or Support Staff!
Apply today to join our growing team of Supply Teaching Assistants and start making an impact in local schools.
Safeguarding
At Schools Mutual Services, we regard safeguarding as a top priority. All staff must have a valid Enhanced Child Workforce DBS or be willing to undergo the application process through ourselves. We also require valid education safeguarding; we provide this completely for free.
INDBIRM
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract
Pay: £98.00-£120.00 per day
Benefits:
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
