Behaviour Support Assistant

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldridge School is seeking a proactive Behaviour Support Assistant to enhance positive behaviour and support students with emotional needs. This role involves working with families and colleagues to implement behaviour strategies and monitor progress, contributing to a supportive school environment within a busy term-time schedule.

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths is essential.
• Prior experience working with children with emotional or social difficulties.
• Strong data handling and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the school's behaviour policy.
• Coordinate centralised detention system.
• Daily operations of the Internal Exclusion Room.

Skills

Data interpretation

Organisational skills

ICT proficiency

Emotional intelligence

Resilience

Education

GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths

Job description

Post:Behaviour Support Assistant
Responsible to:Deputy Headteacher
Salary:Grade 5, Scale Point 9–17 (£23,194 - £26,846 pro-rata)
Working Hours:37 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks including 5 INSET days)

About Aldridge School

Aldridge School is a comprehensive school with over 1600 students, located near the centre of Aldridge village. As a founder academy of The Mercian Trust, the school is committed to high standards, a broad and engaging curriculum, and strong community partnerships. With a thriving Sixth Form and a reputation for excellent pastoral care, Aldridge School supports students in achieving their best and preparing for life beyond school.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Behaviour Support Assistant to join our dedicated Behaviour Team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the management of our newly renovated Behaviour Centre and play a key role in promoting a positive and inclusive school environment. The successful candidate will work closely with students, staff, and families to implement behaviour systems and interventions that foster resilience, emotional intelligence, and academic success.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Deputy Headteacher in implementing the school’s behaviour policy.
• Help coordinate the centralised detention system.
• Assist in the daily operations of the Internal Exclusion Room.
• Monitor and analyse behaviour data using Class Charts.
• Provide in-class support to students and teachers.
• Collaborate with the Behaviour and Pastoral Teams to support student wellbeing.
• Attend relevant team meetings and liaise with parents/carers as needed.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills

• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Experience working with children with emotional, behavioural, or social difficulties.
• Prior experience in an educational setting.
• Strong data interpretation and presentation skills.
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
• Confident ICT user.
• Empathetic, self-motivated, and resilient under pressure.

How to Apply

Closing Date:Monday 14th July
Interviews:Thursday 17th July
Start Date:As soon as possible

To arrange a visit or for further information, please contact the school [e-mail] call 01922 743988 ext 2224.
Applications should be submitted via The Mercian Trust portal.

The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on our website. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.