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SMART Education - Nursery/Primary/SEN in the Black Country, Trigate Business Centre, 210-222 Hagley Road, Birmingham (2026)

23/10/2026

And just like that… we've made it to half term!

The classroom displays are up, the glue sticks have mysteriously disappeared, the coffee cups have been refilled more times than anyone can count and the countdown to half term is finally over!

To all the Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEN Support Staff, Nursery Practitioners, School Leaders and everyone working behind the scenes to keep our schools running - this one's for you.

Working in education isn't always easy. There are challenging days, unexpected moments and times when you wonder how you're going to fit everything in.

But there are also those little moments that make it all worthwhile ..........

🔹 The child who finally achieves something they've been working towards.

🔹 The smile from a pupil who knows they're understood.

🔹 The little breakthroughs that mean everything.

🔹 The difference you make every single day, often without even realising it.

You might not always hear the words "thank you", but please know that what you do matters.

Working closely with schools and education professionals every day, I get to see just how much passion, patience and dedication goes into supporting our children and young people.

And let's not forget those working in SEND settings, where even the smallest step forward can be the biggest achievement. Every bit of patience, encouragement and understanding makes a difference.

So whether your half term involves a holiday, family time, catching up on everything you've put off for weeks, or simply enjoying a hot cup of tea while it's STILL hot… enjoy every minute!

Rest, recharge and be proud of the difference you've made this term. You've earned it!

Wishing all our wonderful schools, candidates, clients and education professionals a fabulous October half term.

18/10/2026

🌸 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆

This one feels a little more personal to write.

As a woman going through menopause myself, I know that it can be far more than the occasional hot flush that it's so often joked about.

The changes can affect how you feel physically and emotionally, your sleep, confidence, concentration and sometimes simply how much you feel like 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳.

And yet so many women continue getting up, going to work, looking after their families, supporting colleagues and carrying on with everyday life while quietly navigating those changes in the background.

That's why conversations like this matter.

Menopause isn't something women should feel embarrassed about, have to hide or simply be expected to “𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝.” It's a natural stage of life, but that doesn't mean it's always an easy one.

In the workplace especially, a little understanding, flexibility and kindness can make an enormous difference.

So today, on 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 , I'm adding my voice to the conversation - not just professionally, but as a woman experiencing this chapter of life myself.

To every woman navigating menopause in her own way: 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝗼𝗻𝗲.

More conversation. More understanding. More support.

16/10/2026

🌍 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆 🍎

Today is World Food Day, a reminder of something that can be very easy to take for granted - having enough food to eat.

For children and young people, good nutrition isn't just about physical health. Being hungry can affect 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆, 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿, 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻.

Schools and education settings often play an incredibly important role, not only in educating children but in supporting their wider wellbeing and recognising when families may need additional help.

No child should have to sit in a classroom trying to learn while worrying about where their next meal is coming from.

Today is an opportunity to think about food differently - reducing waste, appreciating what we have and recognising that access to nutritious food should never be a privilege.

𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀. 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀. 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀.

14/10/2026

𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗢𝗘𝗦 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘀… 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀!

Out and about on nursery visits again today, and what a lovely afternoon visiting a fantastic nursery in Walsall!

Of course, I couldn't turn up empty-handed, so I took along a tub of Cadbury Heroes.

Why Heroes? Well, I thought it was quite fitting really… because that's exactly what the amazing people working in Early Years are!

From wiping away tears and celebrating those first little achievements to encouraging independence, building confidence and helping little minds grow, nursery staff really are everyday heroes.

It was lovely to spend some time getting to know the nursery, having a look around and chatting about their current staffing needs.

And the exciting news is............ 𝗜'𝗺 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀!

𝗜'𝗠 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 – 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗟 & 𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦
🔹𝙉𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙋𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨 – 𝙇𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡 3
🔹𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙢 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨
🔹𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙮 𝙉𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙧

If you're an experienced Early Years professional looking for a fresh start, a new challenge or the next step in your career, Id love to have a chat!

And if you're a nursery struggling to find your own team of Heroes, I'm always happy to pop in, have a cuppa and see how Smart Education Recruitment can help.

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵:
Call: 0121 392 7114 (Option 1)
Email: [email protected]
Or simply drop me a message here!

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗻𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀!

11/10/2026

𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 – 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 | 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗚𝗘

Looking for a Teaching Assistant role that’s a little different from the traditional classroom?

I’m recruiting for a 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 to join a specialist SEND setting in the 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮, supporting children and young people with significant and complex social, emotional and educational needs.

What makes this opportunity stand out is the approach to learning. Alongside classroom-based education, pupils access a 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹, 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘂𝗺, including gardening, caring for animals, cooking, pottery, textiles and green woodwork.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲:
𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁: November 2026
𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Stourbridge area
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁: Full-time

You’ll be providing 1:1 and classroom support, helping pupils to engage with learning, build confidence and independence, manage their emotions and develop positive relationships.

Previous experience working with children or young people in an educational setting is required, and you’ll need to be patient, resilient, adaptable and genuinely passionate about supporting young people with additional needs.

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 – 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 & 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗗𝗕𝗦 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲.

If you love SEND and like the idea of working somewhere where education goes far beyond the traditional classroom, I’d love to hear from you.

Contact me for more information or send your CV to:
𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗮@𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱.𝗰𝗼.𝘂𝗸
𝟬𝟳𝟵𝟯𝟭 𝟰𝟲𝟴𝟳𝟲𝟬
𝟬𝟭𝟮𝟭 𝟯𝟵𝟮 𝟳𝟭𝟭𝟰 – 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟭

10/10/2026

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 – 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 | 𝗘𝗽𝘀𝗼𝗺, 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘆

I’m recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in Epsom, supporting autistic young people and helping them develop their confidence, independence and engagement with learning.

This is a 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and could suit someone already working within education or somebody with transferable experience from care, support work, youth work, mentoring or coaching.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆:
£22,160.62 per annum – not pro rata
Permanent position
Term time only
37.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday, 8:15am – 4:15pm
Start November 2026

You’ll provide 1:1, small-group and classroom support, working alongside teachers, therapists and other professionals to provide personalised support around each young person’s individual needs.

Previous SEN experience is beneficial but 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹. What’s really important is that you’re patient, resilient, able to build positive relationships and genuinely want to make a difference to young people.

A Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification is desirable but not essential.

𝗣𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗮
[email protected]
07931 468760
0121 392 7114 – Option 1

https://www.smarted.co.uk/Vacancy/Vacancy?Id=41384

10/10/2026

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 – 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿

I'm recruiting for a 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 to join a primary school in Great Barr.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is practical, reliable and hands-on, and takes pride in keeping a school environment 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲, 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱.

The role:
£15.00 – £18.00 per hour, depending on experience
25 hours per week
Monday to Friday
Working schedule to be confirmed
Great Barr

You'll support the day-to-day maintenance of the school, including routine site checks, minor repairs and DIY, security of the premises, health and safety and liaising with contractors when required.

Previous experience within 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 is required. School-based experience would be an advantage but isn't essential for someone with strong transferable skills.

If you're a Caretaker, Site Assistant, Maintenance Assistant or Facilities Assistant looking for your next opportunity, I'd love to hear from you.

𝗣𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗮
[email protected]
07931 468760
0121 392 7114 – Option 1

https://www.smarted.co.uk/Vacancy/Vacancy?Id=41385

10/10/2026

𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 – 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 | 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿

I'm looking for an experienced 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 to take responsibility for a Toddlers Room supporting children aged 𝟮 𝘁𝗼 𝟯 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 at a nursery in Great Barr.

This is a permanent opportunity for someone who understands just how much development happens during the toddler years and can create an environment where children are encouraged to explore, communicate, build independence and learn through play.

The opportunity:
£28,000 – £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
Permanent position
40 hours per week
ASAP start
Great Barr, Birmingham

You'll lead the day-to-day running of the Toddlers Room, support and motivate your team, oversee EYFS planning and observations, build positive relationships with families and ensure children receive high-quality care and learning experiences.

You'll need a𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟯 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗱. Level 2 Food Hygiene can be completed upon starting if required.

If you're ready for your next permanent Room Leader position, please get in touch.

𝗣𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗮
[email protected]
07931 468760
0121 392 7114 – Option 1

https://www.smarted.co.uk/Vacancy/Vacancy?Id=41383

10/10/2026

𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 – 𝗧𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 | 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿

I'm recruiting for an experienced 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 to take the lead of a Tweenies Room, supporting children aged 𝟭𝟳 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝟮 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 within a nurturing and play-based nursery environment in Great Barr.

This is a fantastic permanent opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on with children while also having the confidence and experience to lead and support an Early Years team.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆:

£28,000 – £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
Permanent position
40 hours per week
ASAP start
Great Barr, Birmingham

You'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the room, supporting your team, planning engaging activities in line with the EYFS and helping children develop their communication, confidence, independence and social skills.

𝗔 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟯 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹, 𝗔 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟯 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹, along with Paediatric First Aid. Level 2 Food Hygiene can be completed upon starting if required.

If you're an experienced Room Leader looking for your next permanent opportunity, I'd love to speak with you.

https://www.smarted.co.uk/Vacancy/Vacancy?Id=41382

𝗣𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗮
[email protected]
07931 468760
0121 392 7114 – Option 1

10/10/2026

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Today is World Mental Health Day - an important reminder that mental health matters every day, not just when someone is visibly struggling.

In education, we spend so much time thinking about the wellbeing of the children and young people in our care - and rightly so. But today, I also want to recognise the 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 who give so much of themselves to others.

Sometimes the person who walks into work smiling, supports everyone around them and says “I’m fine” is the person who needs someone to check in on them too.
Mental health doesn't always have a visible sign.

A conversation, a little patience, a listening ear or simply asking “𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪, 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮?” can mean more than we realise.

And for the children and young people we support, behaviour can often be communication. Looking beyond what we see and trying to understand what someone may be experiencing can make an enormous difference.

Today, let's remember to be a little kinder - to our pupils, our colleagues, the people around us and 𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀.

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴.

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