Behaviour Support Assistant – SEMH
Location: Kitts Green Academy, Birmingham (B33 9QY)
Type: Full-Time / Long-Term
Salary: £88.92–£95.42 per day (depending on experience and/or qualifications)
Start Date: December 2025
The School and Role
ABC Teachers are seeking a confident and passionate Behaviour Support Assistant to join the dedicated team at Kitts Green Academy, a primary SEMH school for boys, part of the Thrive Education Partnership.
Kitts Green Academy provides a safe, structured and nurturing environment for boys in Primary and KS3 Learning groups with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Staff at the school work closely with students to build confidence, resilience, and positive learning behaviours.
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will support pupils to manage emotions, build relationships, and engage in learning through consistency, encouragement, and tailored interventions. This role would suit individuals with experience in youth work, mentoring, sports coaching, or SEND education.
Key Responsibilities
Support Primary and KS3 boys with SEMH needs in both classroom and social environments.
Implement behaviour support strategies and interventions under the guidance of the class teacher.
Encourage emotional regulation, social development, and positive communication.
Build trusting, professional relationships with pupils to promote engagement and wellbeing.
Support enrichment activities, outdoor learning, and school trips.
Work collaboratively as part of a skilled, supportive staff team.
The School Environment
Kitts Green Academy is a nurturing and specialist SEMH primary & KS3 school for boys, providing a highly structured setting where every pupil can thrive.
The school offers:
Small class sizes with high staff-to-student ratios.
Calm, purposeful learning environments.
Dedicated spaces for emotional regulation and interventions.
Opportunities for outdoor play, enrichment, and personal development.
A passionate team focused on building positive relationships and lifelong skills.
The school’s ethos centres on consistency, trust, and emotional growth, ensuring every boy receives the guidance and support they need to succeed.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs.
A calm, empathetic, and patient approach.
Ability to manage challenging situations with confidence.
Passion for helping young people build resilience and confidence.
A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
As a Behaviour Support Assistant with ABC Teachers, You Will Receive:
Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
Social and networking events.
Pension contributions.
CPD to help with your professional development.
Access to a dedicated consultant.
About ABC Teachers
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to Apply
If you’re confident, caring, and ready to make a difference in the lives of young people, we’d love to hear from you.
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