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Job Title: 1:1 Support Staff - Year 7 (Trauma-Informed Support)
Location: Kings Norton, Birmingham
Employer: Aspire People
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £85 - £100 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Are you a resilient, empathetic, and experienced support professional?

Aspire People is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Support Staff Member to work closely with a Year 7 pupil in a secondary school in Kings Norton. This pupil has a background of deep trauma and abuse, and as a result, can present challenging and aggressive behaviours. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing a stable, safe, and consistent presence, supporting the young person both emotionally and academically.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 support to a Year 7 student with complex emotional and behavioural needs

Implement trauma-informed approaches to build trust, emotional regulation, and routine

De-escalate aggressive behaviours safely and effectively using de-escalation techniques

Support the pupil in accessing learning within the classroom and in alternative settings as needed

Work closely with SENCOs, pastoral staff, and external professionals to ensure consistent care and safeguarding

Keep accurate daily records and contribute to reviews and reports on the pupil's progress

The Ideal Candidate:

Has prior experience working with children who have experienced trauma, abuse, or display challenging behaviour (e.g., in schools, PRUs, residential care, or youth services)

Is trained in Team Teach or other behaviour management approaches (preferred)

Has a calm, consistent, and compassionate approach to managing behaviours and building trust

Understands the impact of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and how to respond supportively

Can commit to a long-term placement and provide the continuity this young person needs

Requirements:

Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply for one through Aspire People)

References covering the last 2 years

Right to work in the UK

Relevant training or willingness to undergo CPD provided by Aspire People

Why Join Aspire People?

Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Access to regular CPD and safeguarding training

Competitive daily rates and weekly pay

Opportunities to work in varied educational settings

This is more than just a support role - it's an opportunity to make a lasting difference in a young person's life.
If you feel you have the strength, empathy, and experience to support a young person through one of the most important transitions of their life, we want to hear from you.

? Apply now or contact for more information.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks