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1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant, Newcastle upon Tyne
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Client:
Protocol Education
Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
6
Posted:
12.08.2025
Expiry Date:
26.09.2025
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Job Description:
Are you passionate about supporting young people who need a fresh start? A specialist secondary provision for students aged 11–16 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs is seeking a resilient and nurturing 1:1 Support Assistant to join their team.
This is a rewarding role working closely with a student who requires consistent, individualised support to access learning, manage behaviour, and develop confidence in a therapeutic and structured environment.
What you'll be doing:
Supporting one pupil on a 1:1 basis throughout the school day
Helping to regulate behaviour, manage emotions, and develop social skills
Working alongside teaching staff, behaviour leads, and therapists to implement a personalised support plan
Acting as a positive role model and building a trusting, respectful relationship
Promoting inclusion, independence, and a sense of belonging
Who we’re looking for:
Experience working with young people with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, or trauma-informed practice
A calm, consistent and non-judgmental approach
Strong communication and de-escalation skills
Patience, resilience, and a real commitment to making a difference
Team player who can work closely with others to support a holistic approach
What you’ll gain:
A role where no two days are the same and every day counts
Supportive leadership and training in behaviour support strategies
The chance to be part of a team that truly changes lives
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants to make a real, lasting impact. If you're up for the challenge and care about helping young people thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV and a brief statement about why this role is right for you.
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.
Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.
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