Behaviour Intervention Lead needed in Solihull, Birmingham

Aspire People; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Small student groups

Long-term opportunity

Competitive rates of pay

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Aspire People recruitment for a Behaviour Intervention Lead in Solihull. You will work with teaching staff, pastoral teams and senior leaders to support students aged 11-16 with SEMH needs, ASD and behavioural needs.

Deliver targeted interventions and help learners develop emotional regulation and resilience. Role requires experience with challenging behaviour, strong safeguarding and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people displaying challenging behaviour.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong safeguarding understanding.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and de-escalate situations.
• Background in education, Alternative Provision, youth work, mentoring or children's services.

Responsibilities

• Support students whose behaviour presents barriers to learning.
• Implement behaviour strategies and deliver targeted interventions.
• Help students develop emotional regulation, resilience and positive coping strategies.
• Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and senior leaders.

Skills

Challenging behaviour experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Safeguarding understanding

Job description

Behaviour Intervention Lead needed in Solihull, Birmingham

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning? Do you have the skills to build positive relationships, manage challenging behaviour and help students achieve success both inside and outside the classroom?

Join our agency team and work in a supportive Alternative Provision supporting students aged 11-16 with SEMH needs, ASD, attachment disorders and behavioural needs.

Location: Solihull

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Ongoing, with potential for permanent placement

About the Role:

We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming Alternative Provision where positive relationships are at the heart of every student's journey.

As the Behaviour Intervention Lead, you'll work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and senior leaders to support students whose behaviour presents barriers to learning. You'll implement behaviour strategies, deliver targeted interventions and help students develop emotional regulation, resilience and positive coping strategies.

Your ability to remain calm, build trust and model positive behaviour will play a key role in helping students achieve successful outcomes.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working with young people displaying challenging behaviour
• Background in education, Alternative Provision, youth work, mentoring or children's services
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and de-escalate situations effectively
• Strong understanding of safeguarding
• A resilient, patient and proactive approach

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience supporting students with SEMH, ASD or attachment needs
• Training in restorative practice or de-escalation techniques
• Previous Alternative Provision or PRU experience
• Behaviour management or pastoral leadership experience

What We Offer:

• A supportive and experienced leadership team
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• Small student groups where relationships come first
• Competitive rates of pay
• Long-term opportunity with permanent potential
• A rewarding role where every day makes a difference

If you're passionate about helping young people overcome challenges and achieve success, we'd love to hear from you.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.