Behaviour Teaching Assistant
  • England,West Midlands,Birmingham
  • Full Time, Contract
  • £95 - £105 per day
Job Description:
Teaching Assistant - Looked After Children (Behaviour Support)Location: Birmingham
Contract: Full-time, Term-time only
Start: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About the RoleWe are seeking a compassionate, resilient and proactive Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated support to Looked After Children (LAC) with social, emotional and behavioural needs in a welcoming Birmingham primary school. This is a rewarding role where you will make a genuine difference to a child’s stability, progress and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities*Provide 1:1 support for Looked After Children, helping them feel safe, regulated, and ready to learn.
*Implement strategies to de-escalate behaviour, build emotional resilience and promote positive choices.
*Work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and pastoral team to create tailored learning and behaviour support plans.
*Encourage engagement in lessons through reassurance, routine and relationship-building.
*Support with social skills, emotional literacy, and therapeutic approaches used in school.
*Maintain clear communication with staff, external agencies and carers where appropriate.
*Contribute to a nurturing, stable and inclusive school environment.
We’re Looking For*Experience supporting children with behavioural, SEMH or trauma-related needs (school or alternative settings).
*A calm, patient and empathetic approach.
*Strong behaviour management strategies and the ability to work with firm but fair boundaries.
*An understanding of attachment-aware or trauma-informed practice (training can be provided).
*Someone reliable, emotionally resilient and committed to helping vulnerable children thrive.
*Team player with excellent communication skills.
What the School Can Offer*A supportive and friendly staff team.
*Ongoing training in behaviour support, SEMH, safeguarding and trauma-informed practice.
*The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a child’s life every single day.
*A positive working environment where wellbeing matters.


If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable children and have the resilience to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you
Job number 3527948

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Company Details:
, Tradewind Recruitment
Company size: 100–249 employees
Industry: Education
Tradewind Recruitment specialise in matching Teachers and Support Staff to their dream job, and help Primary, Secondary and SEN schools recruit for a ...
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