We’re looking for a calm and committed Behaviour Support Assistant to support students who may need extra help managing behaviour, emotions, or engagement with learning.
In this role, you’ll be a steady presence in the school day, supporting pupils both in and out of the classroom. You’ll work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to help students stay focused, regulate their emotions, and build positive habits that support their progress.
Some days will bring challenges, but the rewards are real. The progress you help create, even in small steps, can make a lasting difference.
Key responsibilities
* Supporting students with behavioural or social and emotional needs on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
* Helping pupils stay engaged with lessons and classroom routines
* Using calm, consistent strategies to manage and de-escalate challenging situations
* Building positive, trusting relationships with students so they feel respected and understood
* Working closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and other staff to support behaviour and learning plans
* Encouraging positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and confidence throughout the school day
About the school
The school is focused on creating a supportive and ambitious environment where students and staff can thrive. Their priorities include:
* Delivering strong teaching and learning across the curriculum
* Helping students develop the knowledge, confidence, and life skills they need for the future
* Creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive school culture
* Supporting staff through strong leadership and ongoing professional development
* Working closely with families to support attendance, wellbeing, and long-term success
Pastoral care is a real strength of the school, with teams working together to ensure students feel supported, valued, and ready to learn.
We’re looking for someone who
* Has experience working with children or young people, particularly those who may present behavioural challenges
* Brings a calm, patient, and resilient approach, even when situations become difficult
* Understands the importance of clear boundaries, consistency, and positive relationships
* Works well as part of a team and communicates confidently with staff and students
* Is genuinely passionate about helping young people succeed, both in school and in life
This role is a great opportunity for anyone interested in behaviour support, youth work, psychology, education, or pastoral care. If you enjoy building relationships and helping young people move forward, this could be a really rewarding next step.
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.
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.
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