Behavioural Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free CPD opportunities

Consultant support

Job summary

Long Term Futures Ltd is seeking a Behavioural Teaching Assistant in South Birmingham to support pupils with behavioural, social, and emotional needs within the school's inclusion provision. You will help reintegrate students into mainstream lessons and monitor progress, under the guidance of teachers and pastoral staff.

The role emphasizes building trusting relationships while upholding high expectations, with opportunities for ongoing CPD and a long-term career path.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils in schools or similar settings.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Calm, patient and resilient, with the ability to remain composed under pressure.
• Excellent relationship-building while maintaining professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small group support for pupils in the inclusion provision.
• Support pupils with behavioural, social and emotional needs to reintegrate into mainstream lessons.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour using restorative and positive behaviour strategies.
• Encourage positive choices, resilience and engagement with learning.
• Support pupils to develop emotional regulation and coping strategies.
• Monitor pupil behaviour, attendance and progress; give feedback to staff.
• Collaborate with teachers, pastoral staff, parents and external agencies to secure best outcomes.

Skills

Behaviour management

De-escalation

Relationship-building

Patience under pressure

Reliable and proactive

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)

About the Role

• 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