Behaviour Support Assistant

Be the calm in someone else’s storm

Not every classroom is quiet. Not every day is easy. But for the right person, this role is incredibly rewarding.

We’re working with a school in South Shields looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs, helping them feel understood, settled, and ready to learn.

What you’ll be doing:
• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
• Helping manage behaviour in a calm, consistent way
• Building trust with pupils who need stability
• Supporting emotional regulation and engagement

What we’re looking for:
• Experience with SEMH or behaviour support
• A patient, resilient approach
• Someone who doesn’t take things personally
• Strong communication and a steady presence

What you’ll get:
Weekly PAYE pay, ongoing CPD, and a team that’s got your back.

Apply today and be the person a pupil relies on when it matters most.

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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