SEND Learning Support Assistant – Long-Term Temp-to-Perm

Long Term Futures; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,295 - 21,217; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Long Term Futures is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to join a secondary school in Birmingham, supporting students with SEND and helping them access learning throughout the day.

You’ll work closely with teaching staff, SENCo and pastoral teams to provide 1:1 and small group support, assist with structured lessons, manage behaviour, and help pupils progress academically and socially in a long‑term, temp‑to‑perm role.

Qualifications

• Experience with secondary-aged pupils with SEND.
• Calm, patient, resilient in challenging situations.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Reliable and committed to a long-term role.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to students with SEND
• Supporting pupils within lessons and in alternative learning environments
• Assisting with the delivery of structured and engaging lessons
• Implementing strategies to support behaviour, engagement, and learning
• Supporting students with emotional regulation and transitions between lessons
• Monitoring progress and behaviour, providing feedback to staff where appropriate
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive social interactions
• Working collaboratively with staff to support individual learning plans

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Long Term Futures is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to join a secondary school in Birmingham, supporting students with SEND and helping them access learning throughout the day.

You’ll work closely with teaching staff, SENCo and pastoral teams to provide 1:1 and small group support, assist with structured lessons, manage behaviour, and help pupils progress academically and socially in a long‑term, temp‑to‑perm role.