Behaviour mentor

Protocol Education is working with a primary school in Bradley Stoke that is looking to appoint a Behaviour Support Assistant to work with pupils who require additional support with behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement in learning.

This role involves supporting children throughout the school day, helping them develop positive relationships, manage emotions, and access learning successfully within the classroom environment.

Previous experience supporting children with behavioural needs, SEMH, SEND, or additional learning needs is desirable. Applicants from backgrounds such as youth work, care, mentoring, coaching, residential support, or other child-focused roles are also encouraged to apply.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one and small group basis
• Promoting positive behaviour and classroom engagement
• Helping pupils develop emotional regulation and social skills
• Working alongside teachers and SEND staff to implement support strategies
• Encouraging confidence, resilience, and independence
• Building positive relationships with pupils and acting as a consistent role model

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with children or young people
• Be calm, patient, and resilient
• Be confident supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Have experience with behaviour support, SEMH, SEND, or pastoral support, although this is not essential

What Protocol Education offers:

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free access to professional development and CPD training
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Opportunities across mainstream and specialist settings
• Referral bonus scheme

Compliance and Safeguarding

All applicants will be subject to Protocol Education's safer recruitment and compliance procedures, including:

• An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Two professional references covering the last two years of employment, with any gaps in employment accounted for
• Verification of identity, right to work, and employment history
• Full safeguarding and vetting checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance

This role would suit someone who is committed to helping children overcome barriers to learning and supporting them to achieve positive outcomes both academically and socially.

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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