Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant – BD5 Bradford
Location: Bradford (BD5)
Salary: £88–£115 per day (PAYE – no umbrella deductions)
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Start Date: September 2025
Patience. Presence. Positivity.
If those three words sum you up, this might be your next great role.
We’re working with a vibrant primary school in the heart of BD5 that’s looking for a brilliant Behaviour Support Assistant to join their team. You’ll be supporting children who need a calm, confident presence—someone who can help them navigate the day and build strong, trusting relationships.
This isn’t a desk job. It’s active, hands-on, and full of moments that really matter. Think gentle guidance, emotional check-ins, and steady support—all with a big dose of encouragement.
What you’ll be doing:
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Supporting pupils with behaviour and emotional regulation in KS1 and KS2
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Providing 1:1 and small group support to help with social skills and focus
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Working closely with SENCOs, teachers, and external agencies
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Keeping the day on track with firm-but-fair boundaries and lots of praise
What we’re looking for:
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Experience supporting behaviour in a school, youth work, or care setting
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A calm, consistent approach—someone who doesn’t sweat the small stuff
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Confidence with de-escalation and building trust
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Passion for inclusion and helping every child feel seen and supported
What you get with Protocol Education:
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Weekly pay through PAYE
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FREE Thrive training and access to our CPD Academy
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Local support from our Bradford consultants (we’re based just down the road!)
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Opportunities in settings that truly value behaviour support
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Straightforward, supportive process from day one
BD5 needs someone steady, kind, and brilliant—you in?
Apply now or drop us a message to chat it through.
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.
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