Vision for Education are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behavioural Support Assistant to work within a school in Birmingham. The Role: We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and resilient Behavioural Support Assistant to join our dedicated team within a specialist school catering for pupils aged 4–11 with a wide range of complex needs. These needs may include social, emotional, and SEMH challenges, communication difficulties, and additional learning needs. The role requires someone who is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of young learners by providing consistent support, understanding, and encouragement. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and the wider support team to implement individualised behaviour support strategies. You will play a key role in helping pupils manage their behaviour, develop emotional regulation skills, and build positive relationships with others. This includes supporting pupils both in and out of the classroom, promoting engagement with learning activities, and ensuring that each child feels safe, valued, and supported within a structured and nurturing environment. Key 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. The School : A specialist school situated in Birmingham with ages ranging from 4-11. Provides a highly nurturing, structured environment where each pupil receives tailored teaching, support, and care designed to help them thrive. Dedicated to following their visions, ethos and values whilst striving for achieving opportunities to improve outcomes and stability and success for all. About you: To be considered for the Behaviour Support Assistant role, you will: Hold suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential. Have strong communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check. Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. About Vision for Education Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country, and What Vision for Education offer As a valued employee of Vision for Education you will receive: Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. How to apply If you are a Behaviour Support Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our SEND team on. visionsupport