Behaviour Support Assistant

Balfor Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An amazing special needs school in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to join their team. This role involves supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs, ensuring their unique challenges are addressed. The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience in SEMH support, possess strong communication skills, and show flexibility and compassion in their approach. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students, working collaboratively within a nurturing environment. If you're passionate about helping children thrive, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs is essential.
• Candidates should have a relevant SEN background or be a qualified teaching assistant.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with lesson material preparation and displays.
• Provide 1-on-1 or small group support to students.

Skills

Experience with SEMH

Flexibility

Proactivity

Patience

Effective communication

Education

Qualified Teaching Assistant

Relevant SEN Background

Level 1 safeguarding certificate

Tools

PECS training

Makaton training

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant

Location: Birmingham

Duration: Full time, ongoing

Salary: £85 – £100 per day

The School/Role:

An amazing special needs school in Birmingham is currently looking for a full-time behaviour support assistant. The school is a community special school with students with SEMH needs, requiring thorough assessments to accurately identify and understand the social, emotional, and mental health needs of all pupils, ensuring that each individual’s unique challenges and strengths are recognised and addressed.

If you’re interested in this role, then contact Haleemah at Balfor on 0121 260 0000.

This role will include supporting teachers with material preparation for lessons, assisting with displays, and providing direct 1-on-1 or small group student support.

The ideal candidate for a Behaviour Support Assistant role should:

• Demonstrate experience or a strong interest in supporting children with SEMH.
• Possess prior experience collaborating within the SEMH Department.
• Exhibit flexibility, proactivity, and patience.
• Show nurturing and compassionate qualities in their approaches.
• Communicate effectively within a team.

A new enhanced DBS will be needed for this role or a subscription to the DBS update service.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teaching Assistant OR Relevant SEN Background.
• PECS and Makaton training/experience.
• SEMH needs experience.
• Level 1 safeguarding certificate.
• Recent school-based references.
• Valid Photo ID – Driving Licence or passport.
• Full DBS – on the update service.