Specialist Teaching Assistant

Long Term Futures Ltd • Temporary • Smethwick, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom • £110 - £125 / day • 3h ago

Teaching Assistant (SEND)
Location: Smethwick, Birmingham B66
Daily Rate: £(Apply online only)
Days: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Start Date: 05/01/2026
Contract: Long-Term temporary, Temp to Perm

Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference?

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Smethwick is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide tailored support for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). This long-term opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning through high-quality 1:1 and targeted group support.

In this role, you will:

Provide dedicated 1:1 support for pupils with EHCPs, adapting learning to meet individual needs
Deliver small group interventions to develop communication, social, emotional and academic skills
Support pupils with Autism, speech and language needs, SEMH and other additional needs
Implement personalised strategies, visual supports and behaviour plans to promote engagement and independence
Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to monitor progress and adapt support where required

You'll need:

A Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent in a relevant subject.
Previous experience supporting children with SEND in a primary or specialist setting
A strong understanding of EHCP targets and how to support pupils in achieving them
Confidence delivering both 1:1 support and structured small group interventions
Excellent communication skills, patience and a calm, nurturing approach

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 making a decision.
Start Work - If the school is the right fit, you're ready to begin.

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.

This role is easily commutable from:
Birmingham City Centre, West Bromwich, Oldbury, Bearwood, Harborne, Handsworth, Halesowen, Quinton, Edgbaston, Tipton, Rowley Regis, Langley Green, Dudley, Wednesbury and surrounding areas.

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