Behaviour Support Assistant

TeacherActive; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding support 24/7

Guaranteed payment scheme

CPD courses

Market leading pay

Referral bonus £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with a well-established Pupil Referral Unit in Birmingham to recruit a Behaviour Teaching Assistant. You will support KS3 and KS4 students with behavioural and emotional needs, helping them re-engage with learning in a structured environment.

The role is available on long-term or short-term assignments with an immediate start. You will work inside and outside the classroom, using strong behaviour management and a patient, proactive approach to support students across the

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour or SEMH needs
• Experience as Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Mentor / Learning Support Assistant or similar
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive relationships quickly
• A calm, patient and resilient approach to supporting young people
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive, positive attitude and willingness to support across KS3 and KS4

Responsibilities

• Support students inside and outside the classroom
• Help manage behaviour and promote engagement in learning
• Provide consistent encouragement to students with SEMH needs

Skills

Behaviour management

SEMH awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Calm and patient

Proactive attitude

Job description

Job Title: Behaviour Teaching Assistant
Location: Birmingham
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £95 - £110 per day

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning?

Do you have experience managing challenging behaviour and building positive relationships with students?

Are you looking for a rewarding Behaviour Teaching Assistant role within a supportive Pupil Referral Unit?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a well-established Pupil Referral Unit in Birmingham, which operates across seven campuses throughout the city. The provision supports Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students who require additional behavioural and emotional support, providing a structured, inclusive environment where young people are encouraged to re-engage with education and achieve their full potential.

The school is looking to appoint a Behaviour Teaching Assistant on both long-term and short-term assignments with an immediate start available. The successful Behaviour Teaching Assistant will support students both inside and outside of the classroom, helping to manage behaviour, promote engagement with learning and provide consistent encouragement to students who may present with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour or have experienced barriers to education.

The successful Behaviour Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour or SEMH needs
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Learning Support Assistant or in a similar support role
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive relationships quickly
• A calm, patient and resilient approach to supporting young people
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive, positive attitude and willingness to support across KS3 and KS4

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

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