Learning Support Assistant

Long Term Futures
Birmingham

Learning Support 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 are actively seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support children between the ages of 12 to 17 with SEND and/or SEMH needs. This role is ideal for a candidate that has a good background with supporting SEND, but also for somebody who is able to build trusting relationships with teenagers.

About the Role
Whilst working closely with class teachers and other professionals, your duties as a Learning Support Assistant will include:
  • Providing support to pupils with a range of needs
  • Supporting pupils inside or outside of the classroom
  • Monitoring progress and relaying feedback to staff and parents
  • Building trusting relationships
  • Supporting with a range of teaching and learning - academic, play, sensory etc
  • Identifying behaviours and helping to regulate emotions


You will need

  • To be experienced and passionate with SEND & SEMH
  • Amazing communication skills
  • Resilience - The ability to not take things to heart is key
  • A consistent, reliable approach and be able to remain calm under pressure
  • The ability to build and maintain trust, whilst enforcing boundaries


Why choose Long Term Futures?
At Long Term Futures, our company name speaks for itself - we only offer long term work with a meaningful impact. We won't leave your head spinning by offering day to day work at short notice within different schools. We want to get to know you, your skillset, preferences, and where your passion lies, and we will subsequently only offer you long term roles in an environment that we know will be a good fit for you.

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.
Posted 2026-04-16

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