Level 3 behaviour and inclusion support assistant (que)

Post: Level 3 Behaviour and Inclusion Support Assistant Salary: Grade 3 Salary: £27,254 - £33,699 FTE ( £21,217.91 - £26,235.50 Actual) Allowances: SEN - £1,722 pro rata – Hours of work: 32.5 per week – Term Time Only Contract type: Permanent Start date of role: September 2026 Closing date: 26 June 2026 Interview date: Week commencing 6 July 2026 Enhanced DBS Check Required: Yes EIAT is a thriving Multi Academy Trust in North Birmingham incorporating Wilson Stuart School, Mayfield School, Queensbury School, The Hive College, Lime Tree Nursery and Blue Sky Nursery. We strive to share best practice and work in cohesive, collaborative and innovative ways. Our ethos is 'Better Never Ends'. “These are exciting times at Queensbury School. Caring staff, an ambitious curriculum and new buildings are all driving improvements for pupils. Leaders aim to help pupils ‘unleash their limitless potential’. Staff, parents, carers and pupils are united in making this vision a reality.” Our Discovery and Quest pathways support students with diverse, complex learning profiles, including those who require high levels of support with regulation, emotional wellbeing, and behavioural consistency. We are seeking a dedicated practitioner with strong relational and behaviour‑support skills to work across multiple classes and pathways. About the role: Purpose of the Role To work across Discovery and Quest pathway classes to support pupils’ behaviour, regulation, engagement, and access to learning. The successful candidate will provide consistent, proactive regulation support, working collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral colleagues, and external professionals where appropriate. Key Responsibilities Behaviour & Regulation Support Provide targeted support for students needing additional help with emotional regulation and behaviour. Use proactive, therapeutic, and relationship‑based approaches to reduce barriers to learning. Implement support plans, strategies, and de‑escalation approaches in line with school policy. Assist students in developing self‑regulation skills, social communication, and positive routines. Contribute to restorative practice following incidents. Working Across Classes Work flexibly across multiple Discovery and Quest classes, responding to changing needs and priorities. Support teachers in implementing adapted learning and behaviour support strategies for a wide range of needs. Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils while maintaining professional boundaries. Supporting Learning Contribute to creating a safe, positive, and structured learning environment that promotes wellbeing and engagement. Support pupils in accessing a differentiated curriculum, life skills, and communication‑focused learning, reflecting the school’s core provision. Work one‑to‑one or with small groups to reinforce learning and regulation strategies. Support students with EHCP outcomes and their personalised learning goals. Promote independence, engagement and self-regulation. Communication & Teamwork Communicate effectively with children, staff, and families (an essential expectation of all Level 3 practitioners). Participate in team discussions to contribute to personalised plans for pupils. Maintain accurate records as required, contributing to reviews and monitoring processes. Professional Responsibilities Participate in regular training sessions in line with the school's CPD calendar (e.g. Team Teach, autism training). Engage in supervision and reflective practice. Support whole-school positive behaviour culture. Safeguarding and Welfare Provide a safe, nurturing and trauma-informed environment. Maintain vigilance regarding safeguarding and child protection. Report concerns in line with statutory guidance. Support students during unstructured times. What We Are Looking For A candidate who is: Skilled in understanding behaviour as communication and able to respond with empathy and consistency. Experienced in supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH, ASD, or communication needs. Able to work confidently across different classes, adapting to the needs of individual pupils and staff. Committed to child‑centred practice, partnership working, and maintaining high expectations. Able to contribute ideas and be an active, reflective member of a collaborative team. We can offer: A collaborative and inclusive culture that values every employee. A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students. Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth. 10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two of these days may be aggregated which means completing training outside of normal working hours in twilight sessions. An Employee Assistance Programme via the BHSF App – including free totally confidential support, access to a GP 24/7 and counselling. Access to discounts and offers at many well-known retailers and other organisations via the BHSF App. Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) for Teachers. Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff based on length of service, starting at 29 days pro-rata, rising to 32 at 5 years’ plus service and 34 following 10 years’ plus service. Teachers annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions. Family friendly policies. Onsite parking at all sites. We are the only Trust to provide SEN Allowances to ALL roles who work with students, including Teachers, TA’s, Care Assistants, Pastoral Care, Guides and Drivers. If you are determined, hardworking and think that working at our Trust might be for you, then we would love to hear from you. If you would like to arrange an informal visit or discuss the role, please contact hr@queensbury.eiat.org.uk The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable), qualifications, medical fitness, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. An online search (and a prohibition check for teachers) will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates. To read a copy of our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy please click on the link below: Policies (educationimpact.org.uk) To read our policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders please click on the link below: Policies (educationimpact.org.uk) This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and 2023, which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide: DBS filtering guide - GOV.UK To read a copy of our Privacy Notice for applicants please click on the link below: GDPR/ FOI Please note that only Trust application forms will be accepted. We will not read accompanying Curriculum Vitaes (CV’s) or accept them instead of an application form. If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.