SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary School - Rubery (B45), Birmingham
Location: Rubery, Birmingham
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Pay: From £90 per day (PAYE - no umbrella deductions)
Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? Do you want to be part of a close-knit, supportive school community where you can make a real difference?
Long Term Futures is working in partnership with a small, well-regarded secondary school in the Rubery area of Birmingham. With around 450 students on roll, the school offers a welcoming and inclusive environment where staff are committed to supporting every learner to succeed.
We are seeking a proactive and dependable SEN Teaching Assistant to join the team, working within mainstream classrooms to provide support for students with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and other learning or emotional challenges.
What You'll Be Doing:
Providing targeted support for students with SEN, both in and out of the classroom
Supporting students' emotional regulation and social development
Working closely with class teachers to differentiate learning and ensure access to the curriculum
Monitoring progress and feeding back on individual student needs
Encouraging independence, resilience, and engagement in learning
What We're Looking For:
Previous experience supporting young people with SEN in a school setting
A proactive, flexible, and positive attitude to daily challenges
Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
Patience, empathy, and a team-focused approach
A relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant) is desirable, but not essential if you have the right experience and outlook
Why Work with Long Term Futures?
Access to exclusive roles in Birmingham schools
Transparent PAYE pay - no umbrella deductions
A supportive and experienced team of consultants
Opportunities for temp-to-perm placements and career progression
Ongoing CPD to support your development
If you're ready to support students in reaching their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive school, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch with Long Term Futures to find out more.
All applicants must have an enhanced DBS check and be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people