Behaviour Support Assistant
Coventry
Full time
£35,100 – £39,000 per annum
Vacancy ID
575a56c4-1512-497f-bfef-0a3e2a25c442
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 teenagers in education, youth work, or SEMH environments.
Ability to remain calm and composed during dysregulation or conflict.
Confident communicator who can build trust without compromising boundaries.
Understanding of behaviour pathways, safeguarding, and whole-school systems.
About the School
This Coventry-based secondary school holds a Good Ofsted rating and is well-regarded locally for its strong pastoral systems and emphasis on consistency. The school has invested in developing a well-structured behaviour and wellbeing team, meaning coaches work within clear frameworks supported by senior leaders. Classrooms follow predictable routines, ensuring students know what is expected and staff have the clarity needed to build meaningful relationships. Achievement is strong across core subjects, and the school prioritises attendance, readiness to learn, and aspirational messaging throughout the day. Pupils benefit from access to mentoring spaces, a well-equipped inclusion centre, and a dedicated multi-agency support network. Staff describe the school as organised, purposeful, and supportive — a place where behaviour staff are valued as key contributors to pupil progress.