Compassionate Behavioural Support Assistant (SEND)

Vision for Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Pension contributions

Agency compliance with AWR

Refer a friend bonus

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking a dedicated Behavioural Support Assistant to work in a Birmingham school serving pupils aged 4–11 with a wide range of complex needs. You will provide 1-1 and small-group behaviour support, help children stay engaged and safe, and support learning across the day.

You will collaborate with teachers, therapists and the support team to implement strategies, build emotional regulation, and foster positive relationships in a nurturing, structured environment.

Qualifications

• Hold suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential.
• Strong communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students
• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-1 and small-group behavioural support for pupils.
• Use a range of approaches to help pupils develop self-regulation, resilience and positive coping strategies.
• Support pupils during lessons to help them remain engaged, focused and safe.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students to encourage participation and improve well-being.
• Adapt learning strategies to meet individual needs and individual learning plans.

Skills

Behaviour support

Student engagement

Communication skills

DBS check

Education

Youth Work / Health and Social Care / Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Job description

Vision for Education is seeking a dedicated Behavioural Support Assistant to work in a Birmingham school serving pupils aged 4–11 with a wide range of complex needs. You will provide 1-1 and small-group behaviour support, help children stay engaged and safe, and support learning across the day.

You will collaborate with teachers, therapists and the support team to implement strategies, build emotional regulation, and foster positive relationships in a nurturing, structured environment.