Level 3 Behaviour and Inclusion Support Assistant

Queensbury School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B24 8BL

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 June 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 FTE ( £21,217.91 - £26,235.50 Actual)
• Additional allowances:

  SEN Allowance - £1722 pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

EIAT is a thriving Multi Academy Trust in North Birmingham incorporating Wilson Stuart School, Mayfield School, Queensbury School, The Hive College, Lime Tree Nursery and Blue Sky Nursery. We strive to share best practice and work in cohesive, collaborative and innovative ways. Our ethos is 'Better Never Ends'.

“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.

About the role:

Purpose of the Role

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.

We are the only Trust to provide SEN Allowances to ALL roles who work with students, including Teachers, TA’s, Care Assistants, Pastoral Care, Guides and Drivers.

If you are determined, hardworking and think that working at our Trust might be for you, then we would love to hear from you.

If you would like to arrange an informal visit or discuss the role, please contact hr@queensbury.eiat.org.uk

What the school offers its staff

• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values every employee.
• 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.
• 10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two of these days may be aggregated which means completing training outside of normal working hours in twilight sessions.
• An Employee Assistance Programme via the BHSF App – including free totally confidential support, access to a GP 24/7 and counselling.
• Access to discounts and offers at many well-known retailers and other organisations via the BHSF App.
• Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) for Teachers.
• Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff based on length of service, starting at 29 days pro-rata, rising to 32 at 5 years’ plus service and 34 following 10 years’ plus service. Teachers annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions.
• Family friendly policies.
• Onsite parking at all sites.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Level 3 Behaviour and Inclusion Support Assistant (1).pdf - 191 KB (opens in new tab)

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: hr@queensbury.eiat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queensbury-school-birmingham

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 hr@queensbury.eiat.org.uk.

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