Behaviour Support Assistant Starting After Half-term

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 two schools in BS10 who are looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to join them after half-term. This role is all about bringing consistency, calm energy and a patient, nurturing approach to support pupils who may need a bit more structure, reassurance and guidance throughout their day.

You’ll be working closely with teachers and staff to help children regulate their emotions, manage behaviour, and engage fully in learning. Your role could include one-to-one support, small group interventions, and helping to embed positive routines and strategies that give every child the best chance to succeed.

If you’re patient, resilient and genuinely passionate about helping young people thrive, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a supportive and inclusive school environment. You’ll join a team that values collaboration, wellbeing and celebrating small wins, while helping pupils build confidence, independence and a love of learning.

We’d love to hear from you if you’re ready to step into this important and rewarding role after half-term.

Why Choose Protocol Education?
• Flexible work that fits around you – choose where and when you work
• Paid per day, with weekly pay so you can plan ahead
• Work locally in schools, no long commutes
• Dedicated consultants who support you and help you grow in your role
• Simple, easy-to-use booking system
• £250 PAYE referral bonus when you recommend a friend

Pay: £89-£94, per day, paid weekly

A Bit About You:
• Calm, patient and nurturing, able to support children with warmth and consistency
• Friendly, approachable, and skilled at building strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Comfortable working one-to-one or in small groups to provide targeted support
• Understanding of children’s individual needs, including SEND, and able to adapt approaches accordingly
• Resilient, reliable, and genuinely passionate about helping young people thrive

What We Need To Clear You:
• Passport
• Two proofs of address, such as a driving licence, utility bill, council tax bill or P45/P60
• CV covering the last 10 years of work or education, with any gaps explained
• Two years of references, including childcare where applicable
• OSPC if you’ve 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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