SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant
North Birmingham
£100-£115 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term (Temp-to-Perm Opportunity)

Long Term Futures is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive mainstream secondary school in North Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

The school supports pupils across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 with a range of additional needs, which may include Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, learning difficulties, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff and the school's SEN department to provide targeted support, ensuring pupils can access mainstream lessons, develop their independence, and feel confident within the school environment.

About the Role
Working alongside class teachers, the SENCO, and the wider inclusion team, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Providing tailored 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional learning needs

• Supporting students with SEND to access the mainstream secondary curriculum
• Helping pupils remain engaged, focused, and confident during lessons
• Adapting learning materials and activities to meet individual pupil needs
• Supporting pupils with communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation
• Implementing strategies outlined within Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and individual support plans
• Building positive, trusting relationships while encouraging independence and resilience
• Supporting pupils who may struggle with transitions, classroom routines, or social situations
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing regular feedback to teaching staff
• Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, and the SEN department to promote an inclusive learning environment

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND or additional learning needs is highly desirable
• Experience working within a UK secondary school, SEN school, Alternative Provision, or similar educational setting would be advantageous
• A good understanding of ASC, ADHD, SEMH, and other additional needs
• Patient, compassionate, and adaptable, with a positive approach to supporting young people
• Confident working with secondary-aged pupils across KS3 and KS4
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Able to remain calm under pressure and respond appropriately to challenging situations
• Proactive, reliable, and comfortable working collaboratively with teaching staff
• Passionate about promoting inclusion and helping pupils achieve positive academic and personal outcomes

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

• Long-term opportunity offering stability and genuine career progression
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position within the school
• Weekly pay through a straightforward digital system
• Free CPD opportunities, including Autism Awareness, Behaviour Management, Safeguarding, SEND, and SEMH
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience supporting pupils with additional needs in a mainstream secondary school

Next Steps
Apply today with your CV, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Elliott at Long Term Futures.

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a meaningful difference within a mainstream secondary school, supporting pupils to develop confidence, independence, and achieve their full potential.

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.