Behaviour & Learning Support Assistant in Birmingham

Behaviour & Learning Support Assistant - Kitts Green Academy

Location: Kitts Green Academy, Birmingham
Daily Rate: £92.56-£105 per day, depending on experience and qualifications
Start Date:October 2026
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Potential: Long-term opportunity with potential for a permanent position for the right candidate

Job Summary

Are you passionate about supporting young people who need a little more understanding, patience and encouragement to succeed?

Do you have experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour, SEMH or additional needs?

We are working with Kitts Green Academy in Birmingham to recruit a committed Behaviour & Learning Support Assistant to join their specialist team from September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to move into education and has transferable experience from youth work, care, mentoring, sports coaching, support work or community settings.

The School and Role

Kitts Green Academy is a specialist setting supporting boys with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, with some pupils also presenting with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and ADHD.

The successful candidate will work alongside teachers and experienced support staff to help pupils access their education, manage their behaviour and develop the confidence and skills they need to succeed.

This is a hands‑on role where relationships are just as important as academic support.

You will help create a calm and positive classroom environment, provide encouragement when pupils find learning difficult and support them to make positive choices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide classroom‑based support to pupils with additional needs.

• Work with individual pupils and small groups to support learning.

• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.

• Support pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour.

• Reinforce clear, consistent boundaries.

• Encourage positive attitudes towards learning.

• Help pupils overcome barriers to engagement.

• Support teachers with classroom activities and interventions.

• Act as a positive role model.

• Encourage independence, resilience and confidence.

• Support pupils during lessons, transitions and wider school activities.

• Work closely with teaching staff and the wider pastoral team.

• Contribute to a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is calm, resilient and genuinely passionate about helping young people.

You could be an experienced:

• Teaching Assistant

• Learning Support Assistant

• Youth Worker

• Support Worker

• Care Worker

• Behaviour Mentor

• Sports Coach

• Residential Worker

• Community Worker

• Graduate looking to begin a career in education

Previous school experience is desirable but transferable experience is highly valued.

You will need to be:

• Confident working with young people.

• Patient and understanding.

• Resilient when faced with challenging behaviour.

• Consistent in your approach.