Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant – Secondary – Special Educational Needs – South Birmingham
Thi9s vibrant special school in South Birmingham is seeking a committed Behaviour Support Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role involves supporting secondary-aged students with a range of special educational needs, including Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and communication impairments, some of whom may display challenging behaviours.

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and the pastoral team to provide consistent guidance and positive behaviour support, helping students to develop coping strategies, regulate emotions, and fully engage with learning. This is a rewarding role for someone who is patient, empathetic, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting individual students and small groups with behaviour and learning
• Implementing behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques
• Assisting with the development and delivery of personalised behaviour support plans
• Building strong, positive relationships with students to encourage engagement
• Supporting students both in lessons and during unstructured times such as break and lunch
• Working alongside teachers, support staff, and external agencies to meet students’ needs

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience supporting young people with Autism, MLD, or SEMH needs
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to remain calm and positive under pressure
• Experience in a special school or similar setting (desirable)

If you are a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant who wants to help young people succeed both academically and emotionally, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information. Due to the high number of applicants only sucessful candidates will be contacted.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.