SEN Teaching Assistant

Description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Erdington, Birmingham

£110-£115 per day

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday, Long-Term Placement

Long Term Futures is seeking a dedicated, resilient, and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive SEN School in Erdington, Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The school caters for pupils across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, supporting young people with a wide range of additional needs. These may include Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, learning difficulties, communication needs, SEMH, and behaviours that challenge.

The successful candidate will be confident working with pupils who require additional academic, social, and emotional support. You'll need to be patient, adaptable, and comfortable managing challenging behaviours while building positive relationships and maintaining clear professional boundaries.

This is a full-time, Monday to Friday position, offering the opportunity to make a genuine difference within a specialist education setting.

About the Role

Working alongside experienced teachers, pastoral staff, and the wider SEN team, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils across KS3, KS4, and KS5

Supporting children and young adults with SEN and/or SEMH needs to access learning activities

Helping pupils develop independence, confidence, and essential life skills

Building strong, trusting relationships while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries

Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, social interaction, and positive behaviour

Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours in a calm, professional, and supportive manner

Implementing strategies outlined within Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and individual behaviour support plans

Encouraging positive engagement with education and helping pupils overcome barriers to learning

Monitoring academic, social, and emotional progress and providing feedback to teaching staff

Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, pastoral teams, and other professionals to support positive outcomes

Ideal Candidate Profile

Essential: Previous experience supporting children and/or young adults with additional needs

Experience working with pupils with SEN, SEND, SEMH, or challenging behaviours

Experience within an SEN school, Alternative Provision, PRU, mainstream school, care setting, or similar environment would be advantageous

Confident and comfortable working with challenging behaviours

A good understanding of ASC, ADHD, SEMH, learning difficulties, or other additional needs

Calm, patient, and resilient, with the ability to remain composed under pressure

Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills

Excellent at building trust and positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries

Adaptable, proactive, and able to respond to the individual needs of pupils

Reliable and committed to a full-time, long-term position

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

Full-time, Monday to Friday placement offering consistency and stability

Long-term opportunity with the potential for career progression

Opportunity to gain valuable experience supporting pupils across KS3, KS4, and KS5

Weekly pay through a straightforward digital system

Free CPD opportunities, including Behaviour Management, Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, SEMH, Restorative Practice, and Positive Handling

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement

The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people with additional needs

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 an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who is confident supporting pupils with additional needs, comfortable managing challenging behaviour, and passionate about helping young people achieve positive academic, social, and emotional outcomes.

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

Ad ID: 5419329892