Behaviour Support Assistant

Location: Sunderland
Job Type: Supply Teaching
Industry: Secondary
Reference: gdsgdnhn
Salary: £89 - 110 per day
Job Published: 3 days ago

Behaviour Support Assistant – Specialist SEND

Location: Sunderland
Contract: Full time, long term
Start: ASAP
Pay: £89 to £110 per day (PAYE)

This role is ideal for someone who’s confident supporting pupils with behaviour linked to anxiety, communication differences or emotional regulation. You’ll work alongside a skilled team using calm, steady and trauma-informed approaches.

Your daily tasks:

  • Supporting pupils during challenging moments with gentle co-regulation

  • Helping identify triggers and reducing anxiety

  • Using clear boundaries, visual routines and positive reinforcement

  • Keeping pupils engaged in safe, structured learning

  • Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams

You’ll be great if you:

  • Have behaviour, SEMH or youth work experience

  • Stay calm under pressure

  • Build strong connections quickly

  • Want to learn new approaches that really work for SEND pupils

You’ll receive:

  • Weekly PAYE pay

  • Free Behaviour & SEMH CPD

  • Regular consultant support

  • Opportunities for long-term progression

If you like helping pupils feel understood and supported, this role will be incredibly rewarding.

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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