1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant – SEMH Focus (Durham)
If you’re patient, resilient, and great at building trust, this role could be a brilliant fit.
This specialist school supports pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs and is looking for a dedicated 1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant.
What you’ll be doing
* Supporting a pupil to regulate emotions and behaviour
* Building strong, consistent relationships
* Helping the pupil engage with learning at their own pace
* Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff
* Using de-escalation techniques to support positive outcomes
Why choose Protocol Education
* Behaviour and SEMH-focused training
* Weekly pay through PAYE
* A consultant who checks in and listens
* Carefully matched schools, not random placements
* Clear routes into long-term or permanent roles
Challenging moments happen, but the progress makes it worth it.
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 12.07% 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.
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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.
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