Location: South Birmingham
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £110 to £140 per day
Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential?
Do you have experience working with students with SEMH and behavioural needs?
Can you build positive relationships and promote a safe, supportive learning environment?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a well-regarded Secondary School in South Birmingham that is part of a reputable academy trust. The school is committed to providing an inclusive, supportive environment where every student is encouraged to succeed both academically and personally, with a strong focus on wellbeing, high expectations and positive outcomes.
The school is looking to appoint a full-time, long-term Pastoral Support Assistant from September 2026. The successful Pastoral Support Assistant will work with students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, providing one-to-one and small group pastoral support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs, working closely with teaching staff, parents and external agencies to improve attendance, wellbeing and engagement with learning.
The successful Pastoral Support Assistant will have:
• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH and behavioural needs
• A strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection responsibilities
• Experience supporting behaviour management and restorative practice within a school environment
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with pupils, parents and professionals
• The ability to remain calm, resilient and adaptable in a busy school environment
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
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About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
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TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
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Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment
Salary description
£110.00 - £140.00 per day