Behaviour Support Assistant
Aldridge School
Walsall
- £23,194 - £26,846 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary: Grade 5 point 9 – 17 (pro-rata)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 20 January 2026
- Apply by:
- 6 January 2026
Job overview
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: 06/01/2026
Interviews: W/C 12th January 2026.
Start Date: As soon as possible
To arrange a visit or for further information, please contact the school at info@aldridgeschool.org.uk or 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.
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About Aldridge School
Welcome to Aldridge School
We are delighted that you are considering us for your next step in your career. We are here to make a difference to children’s lives, and we are immensely proud of what we have achieved for our students, as well as being excited for the future.
Aldridge School is an academy for students of all abilities and backgrounds, aged between 11 and 19. There are 1500 students on roll. Our most recent Ofsted inspection (February 2017) rated us as Good in all areas.
We are a founder partner in the exciting newly formed Mercian Trust which comprises of two Grammar Schools, two Secondary Schools a Studio School and an alternative provision Free School.
We have an expansive site on the edge of the West Midlands, surrounded by fields with open spaces and excellent facilities. The school is a five minute walk from Aldridge village, a 10 minute drive from the M6 and as close to Walsall Town Centre. Aldridge is served by bus routes 6, 7, 7A, 936 and 997.
If you decide to join Aldridge School we offer you:
- a friendly, supportive and inclusive ethos
- students who are willing to learn
- an outstanding team of learning support and administrative staff
- an excellent ECT Programme
- excellent CPD opportunities.
- professional benefits include, child care voucher scheme, free flu jabs, Healthcare, trained school counsellor
Our dedication to our staff has been recognised by Investors in People who awarded us their Gold Standard in July 2014 and again in March 2016.
Aldridge School really does make a difference to young people. We go out of our way to see them do their best and get the most out of school. We leave no child behind, nor do we hold anyone back. We believe in challenging and inspiring our students to set them on the path to success. We support our strong academic curriculum with an outstanding extra-curricular programme, which gives everyone the chance to shine.
Our extensive curriculum and highly-praised teaching staff combine traditional education values with creativity and innovation. We have created a richly diverse and adaptable environment to give our students a solid foundation to grow as an individual, achieve the best possible standards in their exam results, and enter the world equipped with all the skills for a successful adult life. Our caring and supportive House System makes pastoral care exceptional and manageable. We offer students a truly unique music scholarship scheme catering for 25 places each academic year. Our music department produces amazing concerts and school productions.
We are truly committed to “achieving excellence together”. We look forward to receiving your application.
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