SEND Teaching Assistant

Long Term Futures; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs at a Birmingham school. The role involves assisting teachers, managing behaviour, and promoting resilience and social development.

The position is full-time, long-term temp-to-perm with a daily rate of £110–£115. Start date ASAP and a focus on safeguarding and DBS checks are noted in the approach to recruitment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND in a school setting.
• Ability to de-escalate and manage classroom behaviour positively.
• Committed to consistency and building trusting relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to children in or out of the classroom.
• Assist the teacher in delivering well-structured lessons.
• Set expectations for each child and reinforce positive behaviours.
• Monitor and feedback progress and behaviour to teachers and parents.
• Support students temporarily to regulate and reintegrate into class.

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Resilience

Empathy

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Birmingham (accessible via public transport and a short walk for non-drivers)

£110-£115 per day

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time, long-term temp-to-perm (Full Academic Year)

Long Term Futures is seeking a professional, empathetic Teaching Assistant that is looking to take the next step in their career by working within a SEND School.

If you're bubbly, friendly professional, have a good understanding of SEND, and are passionate about supporting children with SEND, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About the Role

Working closely with class teachers, SENCo, and other professionals, your responsibilities will include but won't be limited to:

• Providing support to children in or out of the classroom
• Supporting the teacher in delivering amazing, well-structured lessons
• Setting expectations specific to each child
• Delivering positive reinforcement where necessary
• Monitoring and feeding back progress and/or behaviour to teachers and parents
• Taking students out of the classroom to regulate and then reintegrate
• Helping pupils develop resilience, self-regulation and positive social interaction

Ideal candidate profile

• Passionate and experienced with supporting pupils with SEND
• Calm, confident and able to remain regulated during behavioural incidents
• Able to build trust while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries
• Reliable and committed to a long-term placement - a consistent face is of upmost importance
• Resilience is a key component and necessary when working within a SEND environment

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

• Long-term placements offering stability and meaningful impact
• Weekly pay via our streamlined digital system
• Free CPD including Behaviour Management, SEMH and Positive Handling
• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing guidance and support

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.