Behaviour and Pastoral Support Assistant
Secondary School, North Leeds
Full-time | Long-term role
Start date: ASAP or next half term
Pay: £90–£110 per day (PAYE)
Some students need more than a timetable and a textbook. They need consistency, calm, and someone who won’t give up on them. That’s where you come in
We’re working with a welcoming secondary school in North Leeds who are looking for a Behaviour and Pastoral Support Assistant to join their team. This is a role for someone who understands that behaviour is communication, and that the right support, at the right time, can change everything.
You’ll be supporting students across KS3 and KS4 who need help with emotional regulation, behaviour, and engagement in school life. No two days are the same, but the impact you’ll have is huge.
What you’ll be doing:
* Supporting students with behavioural, emotional, and social needs
* Working 1:1 and in small groups to build trust and positive routines
* Helping students stay regulated, focused, and ready to learn
* Supporting de-escalation and restorative approaches to behaviour
* Working closely with pastoral teams, SENCOs, and teaching staff
* Being a calm, consistent presence during tricky moments
This role is for you if you:
* Have experience in behaviour support, youth work, mentoring, SEND, or pastoral care
* Stay calm under pressure and don’t take behaviour personally
* Build strong relationships and follow things through
* Believe every student deserves a fresh start, every day
* Are resilient, patient, and quietly confident
The school offers:
* A supportive pastoral and behaviour team
* Clear systems and strong leadership
* Students who genuinely benefit from the right adult support
* A chance to make a real difference, every single day
What Protocol Education offers you:
* Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
* FREE access to our online CPD Academy
* A dedicated consultant who actually listens
* Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
* Simple, streamlined registration
If you’re Thrive trained, amazing. If not, we can support you to access FREE Thrive training, something schools genuinely value when building strong pastoral teams.
If you’re looking for a role where relationships matter just as much as results, this one’s well worth a look.
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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