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Behaviour support assistant

Sunderland
Protocol Education
Behaviour support assistant
Posted: 11 June
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Behaviour Support Assistant – Sunderland
Full-Time | September Start | Term Time Only

Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs? Are you confident, compassionate, and ready to help students overcome barriers to learning?

Protocol Education is working closely with a specialist provision in Sunderland that caters for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, autism, and behavioural challenges. We are looking for a committed Behaviour Support Assistant to join their team and make a real impact on students’ lives.

The Role:

1. Provide consistent support to pupils with challenging behaviour

2. Help pupils develop strategies for managing emotions and building resilience

3. Support learning activities both inside and outside of the classroom

4. Use positive behaviour management techniques to maintain a safe and supportive environment

5. Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals to deliver individualised support

What We’re Looking For:

6. Experience supporting young people with SEMH, autism or behavioural needs (school-based or other relevant experience)

7. A calm, confident, and nurturing approach

8. Ability to build positive, professional relationships with students

9. Willingness to learn and adapt to different strategies and interventions

10. Relevant training (, Team Teach, MAPA) is advantageous, but not essential

What You’ll Get:

11. Competitive weekly pay through PAYE

12. Ongoing CPD including behaviour management and trauma-informed practice

13. Support from a dedicated consultant who understands SEND and SEMH settings

14. Long-term opportunities with the potential for permanent placement

If you're based in or near Sunderland and want to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people, apply today – or get in touch to find out more.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

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