Teaching Assistant - Looked After Children (Behaviour Support)

Location: Birmingham Contract: Full‑time, Term‑time only Start: ASAP Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient and proactive Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated support to Looked After Children (LAC) with social, emotional and behavioural needs in a welcoming Birmingham primary school. This is a rewarding role where you will make a genuine difference to a child's stability, progress and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 support for Looked After Children, helping them feel safe, regulated, and ready to learn. Implement strategies to de‑escalate behaviour, build emotional resilience and promote positive choices. Work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and pastoral team to create tailored learning and behaviour support plans. Encourage engagement in lessons through reassurance, routine and relationship‑building. Support with social skills, emotional literacy, and therapeutic approaches used in school. Maintain clear communication with staff, external agencies and carers where appropriate. Contribute to a nurturing, stable and inclusive school environment.

We're Looking For

Experience supporting children with behavioural, SEMH or trauma‑related needs (school or alternative settings). A calm, patient and empathetic approach. Strong behavio...