ABC Teachers are seeking a skilled and dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to work within an SEN school in Birmingham, part of the Think Differently Education Trust (who we are proud to be working with as a Managed Service Partner) Key Details Job Type: Teaching Assistant Start Date: ASAP Age range: KS3 – KS5 Contract: Agency supply with potential for permanent appointment Location: Birmingham School Type: SEN Salary: £410 - £425 per week About the role: You will play an important role in promoting positive behaviour and supporting pupils who may experience social, emotional or behavioural difficulties. They work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to implement behaviour strategies, reinforce expectations, and help create a calm, safe learning environment. This may involve supporting pupils during lessons and less structured times, modelling positive interactions, and helping young people develop self-regulation skills so they are ready to learn. Alongside behaviour support, the role also includes key Teaching Assistant responsibilities. This can involve working one-to-one or with small groups, adapting learning activities, supporting pupils with additional needs, and helping teachers deliver personalised lessons. By combining academic support with consistent pastoral guidance, the Behaviour Support Assistant helps remove barriers to learning, build resilience and confidence, and ensure pupils are able to make meaningful progress during their time at the Academy. About the school: James Brindley Academy is a specialist academy in Birmingham that provides education for children and young people who cannot attend mainstream school due to medical needs or other barriers. It operates across hospital settings and learning centres, offering a personalised and inclusive approach to help pupils continue their education. The Academy works closely with families, schools and healthcare professionals to ensure learning is tailored to each young person’s needs. Alongside academic progress, it places strong emphasis on wellbeing, resilience and supporting successful transitions back into mainstream education or future pathways. About you: To be considered for the skilled Behaviour Support Assistant position, you will: Have previous experience working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs, such as learning difficulties, autism, and sensory needs. Have strong communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students. Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check. ABC Teachers 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 ABC Teachers ABC Teachers 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. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. What ABC Teachers offer As a Behaviour Support Assistant and valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive: Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). 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. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package. 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 ABC Teachers, please contact our SEND team on. Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call. ThinkDifferently