Behaviour Support Assistant
Birmingham
Full time
£31,200 – £36,400 per annum
Vacancy ID
18967dec-a2ff-4422-96c0-1dbcc14c158b
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 supporting children with behavioural or pastoral needs.
Strong relationship-building skills and a calm, grounded approach.
Awareness of trauma-informed and restorative practice.
Ability to work collaboratively and respond flexibly to dynamic situations.
About the School
This Birmingham North primary school has earned a reputation for balancing high expectations with genuine pastoral warmth. With a recent Good Ofsted rating, the school has been praised for its inclusive culture, supportive leadership, and strong safeguarding ethos. Staff work as a unified team, sharing strategies and celebrating progress — whether academic, social, or emotional. The school’s approach to behaviour is relational rather than punitive: pupils are encouraged to reflect, repair, and return to learning with confidence. Class sizes are manageable and the pastoral offer is well-resourced, allowing Behaviour Buddies to work meaningfully with pupils without being stretched thin. For professionals who believe that emotional development is just as important as academics, this is an exceptional environment to grow your skills while making a measurable impact.