Job Description:

Behavioural Teaching Assistant
South Birmingham
£110-£115 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term temp-to-perm (Full Academic Year)

Long Term Futures is seeking a dedicated and resilient Behavioural Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in South Birmingham. This is a rewarding opportunity to work within the school's inclusion provision, supporting pupils who require additional behavioural and pastoral support to successfully reintegrate into mainstream education.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building positive relationships, remains calm in challenging situations, and is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

About the Role
Working closely with teaching staff, the inclusion team, and senior leaders, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Providing targeted 1:1 and small group support for pupils within the school's inclusion provision

• Supporting pupils with behavioural, social, and emotional needs to successfully reintegrate into mainstream lessons
• Building strong, trusting relationships while maintaining clear boundaries and high expectations
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour using restorative and positive behaviour management strategies
• Encouraging positive choices, resilience, and engagement with learning
• Supporting pupils to develop emotional regulation and effective coping strategies
• Monitoring pupil behaviour, attendance, and progress, providing regular feedback to relevant staff
• Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for pupils

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils in a school, alternative provision, youth work, or a similar setting

• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• Calm, patient, and resilient, with the ability to remain composed under pressure
• Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to earn pupils' trust while maintaining professionalism
• Confident working with pupils who present challenging behaviour
• Reliable, proactive, and committed to making a positive impact
• Passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve their full potential

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

• Long-term opportunities offering stability and genuine career progression

• Opportunity to secure a permanent role within the school
• Weekly pay through a straightforward digital system
• Free CPD opportunities, including Behaviour Management, Safeguarding, SEMH, Restorative Practice, and Positive Handling
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement

Next Steps
Apply today with your CV, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Elliott at Long Term Futures. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a meaningful difference by supporting young people to successfully reintegrate into mainstream education and achieve positive outcomes.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.