Behaviour Support Assistant
Solihull
Full time
£26,000 - £31,200 per annum
Vacancy ID
676eb111-7106-42f1-b56a-7ce6b7c74e74
Job Description
Working within a school environment, staff in this position support daily routines and pupil needs. Collaboration with school staff is central to ensuring pupils are supported, expectations are clear, and safeguarding standards are upheld. Reliability, adaptability, and professionalism are essential.
Supports daily school routines and operations.
Works collaboratively with staff and pupils.
Maintains professional and safeguarding standards.
Adapts to the needs of the school environment.
Desired Experience + Qualifications
Experience supporting SEND or SEMH pupils in any role
Strong communication skills and the ability to remain steady during dysregulation
Understanding of behaviour as communication
Familiarity with sensory strategies or willingness to learn
Commitment to safeguarding and professional boundaries
About the School
This Solihull B92 SEND school is known for its highly structured approach and its exceptional commitment to pupil wellbeing. With a solid Good Ofsted rating, the school offers a calm, predictable environment where pupils with complex needs receive personalised pathways that combine academic development with life skills and therapeutic support.
Staff work closely across disciplines, including speech therapists, occupational therapists and behaviour specialists. Classrooms use visual supports, sensory equipment and adapted teaching methods to reduce anxiety and support engagement. Leadership is proactive and reflective, investing heavily in staff development around autism, sensory integration, trauma informed practice and emotional regulation.
Families value the school’s strong communication and the way staff work together to create consistency for pupils who rely on structure. This is an ideal setting for someone who wants to deepen their SEND practice while being part of a professional, supportive and purpose driven team.