Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Birmingham (accessible via public transport and a short walk for non-drivers)
£110-£115 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term temp-to-perm (Full Academic Year)

Long Term Futures is seeking a professional, empathetic Teaching Assistant that is looking to take the next step in their career by working within a SEND School.

If you're bubbly, friendly professional, have a good understanding of SEND, and are passionate about supporting children with SEND, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About the Role
Working closely with class teachers, SENCo, and other professionals, your responsibilities will include but won't be limited to:

• Providing support to children in or out of the classroom
• Supporting the teacher in delivering amazing, well-structured lessons
• Setting expectations specific to each child
• Delivering positive reinforcement where necessary
• Monitoring and feeding back progress and/or behaviour to teachers and parents
• Taking students out of the classroom to regulate and then reintegrate
• Helping pupils develop resilience, self-regulation and positive social interaction

Ideal candidate profile

• Passionate and experienced with supporting pupils with SEND
• Calm, confident and able to remain regulated during behavioural incidents
• Able to build trust while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries
• Reliable and committed to a long-term placement - a consistent face is of upmost importance
• Resilience is a key component and necessary when working within a SEND environment

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

• Long-term placements offering stability and meaningful impact
• Weekly pay via our streamlined digital system
• Free CPD including Behaviour Management, SEMH and Positive Handling
• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing guidance and support

Next Steps
Apply today with your CV today, and all shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Elliott at Long Term Futures. This role would be on a full-time, long-term basis, so we want to hear from you if you are ready to commit and make a real difference to the lives of children with SEND.

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.