Behaviour Support Assistant
Wolverhampton
Full time
£26,000 – £31,200 per annum
Vacancy ID
37d9a372-2850-486e-9091-ddaef05763e3
Job Description
Across the school day, staff in this role help maintain routines and professional standards. 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 young people who display challenging behaviour
Strong emotional resilience and a calm solution-focused approach
Ability to follow behaviour plans and deliver consistent responses
Confidence using movement or sensory strategies to reduce escalation
A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice
About the School
This Wolverhampton WS2 SEND school offers a safe structured environment for pupils with complex needs including autism SEMH and cognitive learning differences. Rated Good by Ofsted the school is known for its well-drilled routines, warm relationships and commitment to ensuring every pupil has access to consistent predictable support throughout the day. Staff work collaboratively across phases, sharing strategies and reflecting together to keep provision aligned and stable.
The school uses a blend of therapeutic approaches, sensory integration and restorative practice to help pupils progress socially and emotionally. Classrooms are designed to reduce sensory overload while still promoting choice independence and achievable challenge. Leaders prioritise staff wellbeing and training, ensuring all team members feel confident and supported in managing behaviour with dignity.
This is an exceptional setting for someone who wants to specialise in SEMH and behavioural pathways. You will be joining a team where clarity consistency and kindness underpin everything — creating a work environment where you can develop your skills while truly helping pupils feel safe and understood.