Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision

Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision - Challenging Behaviour

Are you a resilient and motivated Teaching Assistant looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference to young people who need support the most? This secondary Alternative Provision in South Birmingham is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support students with challenging behaviours and social, emotional and mental health needs.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building positive relationships, understands the barriers young people face, and remains calm under pressure. As a Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting students on a 1‑2‑1 basis, managing behaviours and helping them to regulate their actions. The position requires prior experience supporting young people who have faced academic or social barriers.

• Providing classroom support for students aged 11‑16
• Working 1‑2‑1 and with small groups to encourage engagement and progress
• Supporting students with challenging behaviours using positive and consistent strategies
• Building strong relationships, acting as a positive role model and trusted adult
• Assisting teachers with behaviour management and lesson delivery
• Using de‑escalation techniques to support emotional regulation
• Helping students develop social skills, confidence and resilience

• Minimum 6 months experience working with young people with challenging behaviours or barriers to learning
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and use de‑escalation techniques
• A patient, empathetic and consistent approach
• A passion for supporting young people to re‑engage with education
• Level 2/3 qualification in supporting teaching and learning desirable

• Support from an experienced staff team and leadership
• Training and guidance tailored to SEMH and behaviour needs
• Small group settings where you can make a real impact
• A role that offers variety, challenge and reward every day
• A long‑term position as a Teaching Assistant at the same school

Apply Now or contact The Education Network Birmingham. If this role is not for you, ask the team about our other Teaching Assistant vacancies or refer a colleague and ask about our excellent referral scheme.

The Education Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.

The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive, only short‑listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.