At Protocol Education we are working with a range of specialist schools in Durham that are looking for Behaviour Support Assistants who can bring patience, consistency, and a calm approach to the school day. These settings support pupils with a range of social, emotional, and behavioural needs, and they’re hoping to welcome people who genuinely want to make a difference.
If you can stay steady during challenging moments, enjoy building positive relationships, and want to help young people feel supported and understood, this could be a great fit. The role is varied, rewarding, and guided by a strong team who will help you learn the approaches that work best for each pupil.
What you’ll be doing as a behaviour support assistant
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Supporting pupils who may need extra help regulating emotions and staying engaged in learning.
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Working one-to-one or in small groups to provide consistent, calm guidance throughout the day.
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Helping pupils follow routines, manage transitions, and feel safe in the classroom.
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Using clear behaviour support strategies under the direction of teachers and pastoral staff.
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Encouraging confidence, communication, and positive decision-making.
What the schools are looking for
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A patient, steady presence who can build trust and rapport with young people.
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Someone who communicates clearly and works well within a supportive team.
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The ability to remain calm when situations become more challenging.
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Experience is useful but not mandatory, as full training and guidance will be provided for the right person.
What you’ll receive
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Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company involvement.
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Free behaviour support, SEND, and wellbeing training through our CPD Academy.
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Regular support from a consultant who understands specialist schools in the Durham area.
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Opportunities to develop your skills and explore long-term roles within education.
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference every day, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and we’ll be in touch with the next steps.
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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