SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Erdington, Birmingham B24 - Easily accessible from Sutton Coldfield, Perry Common, Castle Vale, and Wylde GreenDay Rate: £105 - £115
Days: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Start Date: January 2026 - Immediate for the right candidate
Contract: Long-Term, Temp to Perm
Long Term Futures are recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils across KS3 and KS4 at a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Erdington. This role is ideal for someone enthusiastic about supporting students with a range of needs including ASC, ADHD, SEMH, and speech & language difficulties.
Your Role Will Include:
- Providing 1:1 and small-group SEND support
- Helping pupils regulate emotions and behaviours throughout the day
- Supporting curriculum access in English, maths, science, and wider subjects
- Implementing personalised support plans and EHCP targets
- Assisting with transitions, routines, and behaviour support strategies
- Giving feedback to teachers, SENCO, and pastoral teams
- Building trusting, professional relationships with pupils who require consistency
- Supporting interventions that boost literacy, numeracy, and social communication
We're Looking For:
- Experience supporting young people with SEND in a school, PRU, or youth work setting
- Strong behaviour management skills and patience during challenging moments
- Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries
- Ability to follow behaviour plans, regulation techniques, and escalation protocols
- Resilience, reliability, and commitment to long-term consistency
- Confidence working alongside teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and pastoral teams
- Awareness of the secondary curriculum
- A nurturing, calm, and adaptable approach
About the School:
This Erdington secondary school is proud of its inclusive ethos, well-organised SEND department, and commitment to supporting the whole child. The school fosters a structured, caring environment where staff feel supported and pupils are encouraged to grow emotionally, socially, and academically.
Why Work with Long Term Futures?
- Long-term, stable work with the potential for a permanent role.
- No day-to-day supply - full-time consistency in one school.
- A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
- Trial days instead of formal interviews to ensure the right fit.
- Access to free CPD training, including Understanding Autism, Behaviour Management, and further professional development/refreshers.
Next Steps - Our 4-Step Process
- Apply - Submit your CV via the application page.
- Initial Call - Our team will discuss your experience and preferences.
- Trial Day - Experience the school before deciding.
- Start Work - If the school is the right fit, you're ready to begin.
All applicants will need a valid DBS and two references to be considered for a trial day.
If this role isn't suitable, please contact Tim at Long Term Futures to discuss your ideal job role.