Behaviour Support Practitioner - SEMH Specialist

Vision for Education Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is recruiting a Behaviour Support Practitioner for Kitts Green Academy in Birmingham. The role focuses on direct behaviour and pastoral support to pupils, helping manage emotional regulation and engagement in learning.

The school serves boys with SEMH needs, some with ASC/ADHD. You will work with teachers and pastoral staff to implement bespoke strategies, promote positive behaviours, and support pupils and small groups in a structured environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in behaviour support, youth work, care, mentoring or education.
• Able to build positive relationships and support pupils.
• Calm, resilient and patient when managing challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct behaviour and pastoral support to pupils.
• Build positive, trusting and professional relationships with young people.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and self-management.
• Help pupils identify triggers and develop positive coping strategies.
• Reinforce clear, consistent boundaries and expectations.
• Support pupils to re-engage with learning following challenging incidents.
• Respond calmly and appropriately to incidents of challenging behaviour.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to implement support strategies.
• Encourage positive behaviour, communication and social skills.
• Support individual pupils and small groups where required.
• Promote a safe, structured and inclusive environment.
• Record and communicate relevant information in line with school procedures.
• Contribute to a consistent approach to behaviour across the school.

Skills

Behaviour support

Pastoral support

Youth work

Education

Job description

Vision for Education Ltd is recruiting a Behaviour Support Practitioner for Kitts Green Academy in Birmingham. The role focuses on direct behaviour and pastoral support to pupils, helping manage emotional regulation and engagement in learning.

The school serves boys with SEMH needs, some with ASC/ADHD. You will work with teachers and pastoral staff to implement bespoke strategies, promote positive behaviours, and support pupils and small groups in a structured environment.