SEND Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free CPD

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Long Term Futures Ltd is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant in Birmingham to support children with SEND inside and outside the classroom. The role offers long-term stability and a view to permanent placement, with weekly pay and a structured CPD program.

You will assist the class teacher, set individual expectations, reinforce positive behaviour, and help pupils build resilience and social skills. Start date is ASAP, with daily pay of £110–£115 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

SEND experience

Calm under pressure

Relationship building

Reliability

Long-term commitment

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

• 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.