A Behaviour Support Assistant plays 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.

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.

• Have previous experience working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs, such as learning difficulties, autism, and sensory needs.
• 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.

• At least two years of experience supporting students with special educational needs.

• 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 training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.