Behaviour Support Assistant

ABC Teachers are seeking a skilled and dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to work within an SEN school in Birmingham, part of the Think Differently Education Trust (who we are proud to be working with as a Managed Service Partner)

About the role

A Behaviour Support Assistant plays an important role in promoting positive behaviour and supporting pupils who may experience social, emotional or behavioural difficulties. They work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to implement behaviour strategies, reinforce expectations, and help create a calm, safe learning environment. This may involve supporting pupils during lessons and less structured times, modelling positive interactions, and helping young people develop self-regulation skills so they are ready to learn.

Alongside behaviour support, the role also includes key Teaching Assistant responsibilities. This can involve working one-to-one or with small groups, adapting learning activities, supporting pupils with additional needs, and helping teachers deliver personalised lessons. By combining academic support with consistent pastoral guidance, the Behaviour Support Assistant helps remove barriers to learning, build resilience and confidence, and ensure pupils are able to make meaningful progress during their time at the Academy.

About the school

James Brindley Academy is a specialist academy in Birmingham that provides education for children and young people who cannot attend mainstream school due to medical needs or other barriers. It operates across hospital settings and learning centres, offering a personalised and inclusive approach to help pupils continue their education.

The Academy works closely with families, schools and healthcare professionals to ensure learning is tailored to each young person\’s needs. Alongside academic progress, it places strong emphasis on wellbeing, resilience and supporting successful transitions back into mainstream education or future pathways.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Behaviour Support Assistant you will:

• Have previous experience working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs, such as learning difficulties, autism, and sensory needs.
• Suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential.
• Have strong communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students.
• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• At least two years of experience supporting students with special educational needs.

ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About ABC Teachers

ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What ABC Teachers offer

As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers\’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

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ABC Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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