Behavioural Teaching Assistant

Long Term Futures; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures is seeking a dedicated Behavioural Teaching Assistant for a secondary school in South Birmingham. This role offers a long-term temp-to-perm contract for the full academic year, starting ASAP, with daily pay of £110-£115.

You will work closely with the inclusion team to support pupils who require behavioural and pastoral support, helping reintegrate them into mainstream lessons while maintaining high expectations and clear boundaries.

Qualifications

• Experience with secondary-aged pupils in schools or similar settings.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Calm, patient, and resilient with a professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Providing targeted 1:1 and small group support for pupils within the school's inclusion provision
• Supporting pupils with behavioural, social, and emotional needs to reintegrate into mainstream lessons
• Building strong, trusting relationships while maintaining boundaries and high expectations
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour using restorative and positive behaviour management strategies
• Encouraging positive choices, resilience, and engagement with learning
• Monitoring pupil behaviour, attendance, and progress, providing regular feedback to relevant staff
• Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for pupils

Skills

Behaviour management

De-escalation

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Pastoral support

Job description

Behavioural Teaching Assistant
South Birmingham
£110-£115 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term temp-to-perm (Full Academic Year)

Long Term Futures is seeking a dedicated and resilient Behavioural Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in South Birmingham. This is a rewarding opportunity to work within the school's inclusion provision, supporting pupils who require additional behavioural and pastoral support to successfully reintegrate into mainstream education.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building positive relationships, remains calm in challenging situations, and is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

About the Role

Working closely with teaching staff, the inclusion team, and senior leaders, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Providing targeted 1:1 and small group support for pupils within the school's inclusion provision

• Supporting pupils with behavioural, social, and emotional needs to successfully reintegrate into mainstream lessons
• Building strong, trusting relationships while maintaining clear boundaries and high expectations
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour using restorative and positive behaviour management strategies
• Encouraging positive choices, resilience, and engagement with learning
• Supporting pupils to develop emotional regulation and effective coping strategies
• Monitoring pupil behaviour, attendance, and progress, providing regular feedback to relevant staff
• Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for pupils

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils in a school, alternative provision, youth work, or a similar setting

• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• Calm, patient, and resilient, with the ability to remain composed under pressure
• Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to earn pupils' trust while maintaining professionalism
• Confident working with pupils who present challenging behaviour
• Reliable, proactive, and committed to making a positive impact
• Passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve their full potential

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

• Long-term opportunities offering stability and genuine career progression

• Opportunity to secure a permanent role within the school
• Weekly pay through a straightforward digital system
• Free CPD opportunities, including Behaviour Management, Safeguarding, SEMH, Restorative Practice, and Positive Handling
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.