Level 3 Behaviour and Inclusion Support Assistant
Queensbury School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B24 8BL29 days remaining to apply
Start date details
June 2026
Closing date
17 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
19 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 3 Salary: £27,254 - £33,699 pro rata (£21,217.91 - £26,235.50 actual)
Additional allowances
SEN Allowance - £1,722 pro rata
What skills and experience we're looking for
Level 3 Behaviour and Inclusion Support Assistant
Hours of Work: 32.50 hours per week, Term Time Only
Contract type: Permanent
Salary including allowances: Grade 3 Salary: £27,254 - £33,699 pro rata (£21,217.91 - £26,235.50 actual) and SEN Allowance - £1,722 pro rata
Closing Date: 17 April 2026
Interview Date: week commencing 7 May 2026
Start date of role: June 2026
Enhanced DBS Check Required: Yes
“These are exciting times at Queensbury School. Caring staff, an ambitious curriculum and new buildings are all driving improvements for pupils. Leaders aim to help pupils ‘unleash their limitless potential’. Staff, parents, carers and pupils are united in making this vision a reality.”
Our Discovery and Quest pathways support students with diverse, complex learning profiles, including those who require high levels of support with regulation, emotional wellbeing, and behavioural consistency. We are seeking a dedicated practitioner with strong relational and behaviour‑support skills to work across multiple classes and pathways.
To work across Discovery and Quest pathway classes to support pupils’ behaviour, regulation, engagement, and access to learning. The successful candidate will provide consistent, proactive regulation support, working collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral colleagues, and external professionals where appropriate.
Key Responsibilities:
Behaviour & Regulation Support
- Provide targeted support for students needing additional help with emotional regulation and behaviour.
- Use proactive, therapeutic, and relationship‑based approaches to reduce barriers to learning.
- Implement support plans, strategies, and de‑escalation approaches in line with school policy.
- Assist students in developing self‑regulation skills, social communication, and positive routines.
- Contribute to restorative practice following incidents.
Working Across Classes
- Work flexibly across multiple Discovery and Quest classes, responding to changing needs and priorities.
- Support teachers in implementing adapted learning and behaviour support strategies for a wide range of needs.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils while maintaining professional boundaries.
Supporting Learning
- Contribute to creating a safe, positive, and structured learning environment that promotes wellbeing and engagement.
- Support pupils in accessing a differentiated curriculum, life skills, and communication‑focused learning, reflecting the school’s core provision.
- Work one‑to‑one or with small groups to reinforce learning and regulation strategies.
- Support students with EHCP outcomes and their personalised learning goals.
- Promote independence, engagement and self-regulation.
Communication & Teamwork
- Communicate effectively with children, staff, and families (an essential expectation of all Level 3 practitioners).
- Participate in team discussions to contribute to personalised plans for pupils.
- Maintain accurate records as required, contributing to reviews and monitoring processes.
Professional Responsibilities
- Participate in regular training sessions in line with the school's CPD calendar (e.g. Team Teach, autism training).
- Engage in supervision and reflective practice.
- Support whole-school positive behaviour culture.
Safeguarding and Welfare
- Provide a safe, nurturing and trauma-informed environment.
- Maintain vigilance regarding safeguarding and child protection.
- Report concerns in line with statutory guidance.
- Support students during unstructured times.
What We Are Looking For
A candidate who is:
- Skilled in understanding behaviour as communication and able to respond with empathy and consistency.
- Experienced in supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH, ASD, or communication needs.
- Able to work confidently across different classes, adapting to the needs of individual pupils and staff.
- Committed to child‑centred practice, partnership working, and maintaining high expectations.
- Able to contribute ideas and be an active, reflective member of a collaborative team.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- Fabulous faculties – supportive and driven
- A collaborative and inclusive culture
- A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students
- Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.
- We offer 10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two of these days may be aggregated which means you complete training outside of normal working hours in twilight sessions
- Employee Assistance Programme via BHSF - free totally confidential support
- Access to discounts and offers via BHSF
- Access to a generous Teachers Pension Scheme
- Teachers annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions
- Onsite parking at all schools
- We are the only Trust to provide SEN Allowances to ALL roles who work with students, including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Care Assistants, Pastoral Care, Guides, Drivers
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Queensbury School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 348 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Queensbury School website
- Email address
- enquiry@queensbury.eiat.org.uk
Queensbury is a large Secondary Special School with a satellite 6th Form Centre (approximately 343 11 – 19 year old students in total), all with Educational Health Care Plans, which caters for students with Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties, Severe Learning Difficulties and a range of complex needs. Our positive, caring ethos provides a safe, stable, hardworking learning environment where everyone is valued.
Arranging a visit to Queensbury School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiry@queensbury.eiat.org.uk.
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