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Behavioural Support Assistant

New Horizon Academy

Birmingham

  • £24,000 - £25,000 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
Pro Rata, 30 hours per week, 44.6 weeks per year
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 September 2025
Apply by:
8 July 2025

Job overview

Are you calm, nurturing and passionate about helping young people navigate their emotions and behaviour? Do you want to make a lasting difference in a supportive, therapeutic setting?

We are a small, independent special school for pupils aged 11–16 with a range of additional needs, including social, emotional and mental health challenges. With class sizes of no more than 4 pupils, we offer a warm, personalised environment where relationships are key.

We are looking for a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to join our team. This is primarily a 1:1 role, though some support across the wider school may be needed depending on pupil needs.

In this role, you will:

• Support pupils with emotional dysregulation and behaviour needs
• Coach and guide pupils through behavioural or emotional crises
• Help pupils develop positive social interactions and relationships
• Implement strategies from individual Behaviour Support Plans
• Contribute to a safe, consistent and therapeutic school environment
• Build trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Keep clear and professional records when needed
• Support with tidying up and keeping the school safe and clean

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in supporting young people with SEMH or SEND
• Calm, patient, and emotionally resilient
• Trauma-informed and relationship-focused
• A team player who brings positivity and kindness to each day
• Supportive, nurturing and firm when needed
• Able to think on their feet and adapt to a young person’s needs in the moment

In return, we offer:

• Small class sizes (maximum 4 pupils)
• A therapeutic, child-centred environment
• Opportunities for CPD and career development
• Early start and finish (8 am to 3 pm) , with an early finish on Fridays (12.00 pm)
• Supportive leadership and a committed, caring team
• A meaningful role where your impact is seen daily

If you're looking for a role where you can truly make a difference and help shape a young person’s future, we’d love to hear from you.

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About New Horizon Academy

+44 1214 524943

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New Horizon Academy provides bespoke education for up to 10 students with Mild to Moderate Learning Disabilities - we are based in Erdington (Birmingham)

www.newhorizon-academy.org


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