SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant
Erdington, Birmingham
-110115 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. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.