Behaviour Support Assistant
Coventry
Full time
£3,380 - £3,770 per annum
Vacancy ID
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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 working with children facing behavioural or emotional barriers.
Ability to remain steady, patient, and solution-focused under pressure.
A relational, restorative approach to pupil support.
Confident working collaboratively with teachers and pastoral teams.
About the School
This well-established primary in the heart of Coventry has built its reputation on stability, warmth, and high expectations for every child. Staff describe the school as a place where inclusion is genuinely lived rather than spoken about, and where adults are encouraged to bring their whole selves to the role. The school places a strong emphasis on relational practice, creating predictable routines that help children feel safe, settled, and ready to learn. Leaders are visible, approachable, and deeply invested in professional development. Their pastoral structure is strong, with a SENDCo and Behaviour Lead who work shoulder-to-shoulder with classroom teams to ensure no child slips through the gaps. This is a school that welcomes new ideas, values teamwork, and celebrates small wins. It’s a setting where a Behaviour Buddy can make a tangible impact on children’s day-to-day readiness for learning.