Behaviour Support Assistant
Coventry
Full time
£25,000 per annum
Vacancy ID
a48fa733-70dc-4bac-a5f8-958ceab5b77c
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 young people in Secondary or youth settings.
Confident communicator with strong relational boundaries.
Ability to support emotional regulation and de-escalation.
Collaborative approach within pastoral structures.
About the School
Located in Coventry (CV2), this Secondary school holds a secure Ofsted Good rating and is known for its strong behaviour systems and pupil-centred pastoral framework. The school prioritises consistency, clarity, and emotional support, ensuring that pupils have access to adults who can help them stabilise and refocus.
The school offers dedicated behaviour bases, mentoring rooms, and structured reintegration pathways that help pupils rebuild confidence after challenging incidents. Staff value restorative practice and work closely across departments to keep communication strong and support consistent.
Leadership is stable, supportive, and committed to developing pastoral expertise. Support staff benefit from targeted CPD. reflective supervision. and opportunities to grow into specialist roles within the behaviour and inclusion pathway. The environment is collaborative, calm, and driven by a belief in second chances and steady improvement.