Some days are tough. Some days are brilliant. Most days are about showing up and staying consistent. We’re recruiting 1:1 Behaviour Support Assistants and Teaching Assistants for SEN schools across Durham, supporting pupils with SEMH, autism, and behavioural needs. What you’ll be doing: Supporting one pupil throughout the school day Helping manage behaviour using clear, calm strategies Encouraging engagement, confidence, and independence Working closely with teaching and pastoral staff You’ll suit this role if: You’ve worked in SEN, care, or behaviour-focused roles You understand that behaviour is communication You want a role with purpose and impact What’s in it for you: Weekly PAYE pay Free access to our CPD Academy Long-term roles in supportive schools Friendly, honest consultant support 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.