Behaviour Support Assistant

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential?

Protocol Education is recruiting a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in North Shields. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, youth workers, support workers and aspiring education professionals looking to gain valuable experience supporting young people within education.

The school has a strong community ethos and believes that, with the right support, every student can achieve. Staff work together to create an inclusive environment where students are supported, challenged and celebrated for their achievements.

North Shields
£92.63 - £115.00 per day (PAYE)
Full-Time | September Start | Long-Term Opportunity

The Role

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will:

• Support students who require additional behavioural and emotional support.
• Build positive and professional relationships with young people.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Help students develop resilience, confidence and self-regulation strategies.
• Support pupils with SEMH needs, Autism (ASC), ADHD and additional learning needs.
• Deliver targeted one-to-one and small-group interventions.
• Work closely with pastoral, SEND and safeguarding teams.
• Act as a positive role model throughout the school day.

Every day presents an opportunity to make a genuine difference to a young person's future.

Why This School?

This school is committed to ensuring students leave education equipped with the skills, resilience and confidence needed for life beyond the classroom.

Staff are passionate about supporting the whole child, creating an environment where students feel safe, valued and encouraged to take opportunities, challenge themselves and achieve success.

The school prides itself on strong relationships, high expectations and celebrating achievement in all its forms.

We're Looking For

• A genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong relationship-building abilities.
• Confidence working with students who may present additional challenges.
• A proactive and positive attitude.
• Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential.

Applications are welcomed from:

• Psychology Graduates
• Criminology Graduates
• Sociology Graduates
• Youth Workers
• Support Workers
• Care Workers
• Sports Coaches
• Learning Mentors
• Teaching Assistants
• Aspiring Teachers
• Aspiring Educational Psychologists

Pay & Benefits

• £92.63 - £108.00 per day (PAYE only)
• Weekly pay
• No umbrella companies
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• FREE Thrive training through Protocol Education
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can positively influence young people's lives while gaining valuable experience for your future career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about this Behaviour Support Assistant opportunity in North Shields.