Behaviour Support Assistant

A large, well-established secondary school in Northumberland is looking for a calm, confident Behaviour Support Assistant to join the team.

Serving a close-knit community, this school is known for its strong pastoral care, inclusive approach, and commitment to helping every student succeed, especially those who need a bit of extra support to stay on track. Staff here work closely together to create a consistent, supportive environment where students feel understood and guided.

If you’re someone who can build trust, stay steady under pressure, and help young people reset and refocus, this is a role where you’ll genuinely make a difference.

Northumberland (commutable from Newcastle and North Tyneside)
£95 – £115 per day (PAYE)
Full-Time | Immediate Start

The Role

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will:

• Support students who need help managing behaviour and engagement
• Work 1:1 and in small groups to build routines and positive habits
• Help de-escalate situations calmly and effectively
• Support students in lessons, as well as during transitions and unstructured times
• Work closely with pastoral teams, SENCOs, and teaching staff
• Encourage confidence, resilience, and a more positive approach to learning

You’ll be a consistent, supportive presence, helping students get back on track and feel more confident in school.

What This School Is Like

Staff working here benefit from:

• A strong pastoral system with a real focus on student wellbeing
• Clear behaviour expectations and consistent routines
• Supportive, approachable leadership
• A welcoming, community-driven environment
• Opportunities to develop skills in behaviour and SEND support

It’s a school where relationships come first and where staff are supported to handle challenges as a team.

Who This Role Suits

This role is ideal for:

• Graduates considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, or pastoral work
• Individuals with experience in youth work, coaching, or mentoring
• Calm, resilient personalities who can think on their feet
• People who enjoy building strong, positive relationships with young people

No school experience is required. If you’re patient, proactive, and consistent, you’ll be supported to succeed.

Pay & Benefits

• £95 – £115 per day (PAYE only)
• Weekly pay
• Immediate start
• FREE access to our CPD Academy, including behaviour and de-escalation training
• Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

If you’re looking for a role where you can have a real impact, build valuable experience, and be part of a supportive school community, this could be the perfect next step.

Apply now or drop us a message to chat it through, we’ll keep things simple and get you moving.

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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