Behaviour Support Assistant (BS5)

Some children need a little extra support to feel safe, settled and ready to learn.

That’s where you come in.

Protocol Education are working with a welcoming school in BS5 who are looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to join them after half term. This role is all about consistency, calm energy and building positive relationships with pupils who may need a bit more understanding and structure in their day.

If you’re patient, resilient and genuinely passionate about helping young people thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups

• Helping children regulate emotions and return to learning

• Using de-escalation strategies in a calm and confident way

• Working closely with class teachers, SENCO and pastoral staff

• Encouraging positive behaviour and celebrating progress, big and small

You won’t just be managing behaviour. You’ll be helping pupils build confidence, self-belief and the tools to succeed.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs

• Is calm under pressure and naturally empathetic

• Can set clear boundaries while building strong relationships

• Is reliable, proactive and a team player

• Believes every child deserves a fresh start

Experience with ADHD, ASD or trauma-informed practice would be a real bonus, but not essential.

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

• Free CPD, including Thrive training

• Flexible opportunities across Bristol

• A team who genuinely care about your development

• Weeky pay, (£13.75-£14.50) per hour

What We Need to Get You Started:

•      Passport
•      Two proofs of address, such as driving licence, utility bill or council tax letter
•      CV covering the last 10 years of work or education, with any gaps explained
•      Two years of references, including SEN or childcare where applicable
•      OSPC if you have lived overseas for three months or more in the last five years

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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