Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant

A well-regarded school in Wolverhampton is seeking to appoint a committed and resilient Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant to support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This position offers a valuable opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the development and progress of students who experience barriers to learning. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting positive behaviour, supporting emotional regulation, and enabling students to access education more effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs
• Establish and maintain positive, professional relationships that support engagement and trust
• Implement consistent and effective behaviour management strategies
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and support teams to ensure a structured and supportive learning environment
• Support the development of students’ emotional resilience, self-regulation, and social skills

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Have prior experience working as a Teaching Assistant or supporting young people with SEMH needs
• Demonstrate confidence, patience, and professionalism when managing challenging behaviour
• Show a clear commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable learners
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Have a sound understanding of behaviour management approaches

What Protocol Education Offers

• A dedicated consultant providing personalised support throughout your placement
• Access to a comprehensive CPD programme (50+ courses at Certificate and Diploma level)
• Flexible working opportunities, including daily supply, long-term, and permanent roles
• Competitive referral scheme (£50 per successful referral)
• Opportunities within a reputable and accredited education recruitment agency

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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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