Behaviour Support Assistant
Coventry
Full time
£26,000 – £33,800 per annum
Vacancy ID
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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 secondary aged pupils
Strong communication and a steady professional manner
Confidence managing behaviour with consistency and clarity
Ability to motivate and build rapport with diverse learners
Commitment to safeguarding and reflective practice
About the School
This Coventry CV6 secondary school is known for its strong pastoral systems and its determination to provide stability and high expectations for all pupils. With a Good Ofsted rating and a reputation for inclusive practice the school ensures that behaviour support staff are integral to the success of each year group.
Classrooms follow clear routines and behaviour expectations allowing pupils to feel safe and focused. The pastoral team works proactively with families and external services to maintain consistency for pupils who face emotional or behavioural barriers. Staff describe the leadership team as highly supportive accessible and invested in developing the skills of newer and experienced support staff alike.
The school offers structured CPD on behaviour as communication trauma-informed practice and relational approaches making it a strong environment for someone wanting to grow professionally. This is a purposeful steady workplace where every contribution genuinely shapes a pupil’s journey.