Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting children whose behaviour is a form of communication?

Protocol Education is seeking dedicated and resilient Behaviour Support Teaching Assistants to work in primary schools supporting pupils who require additional behavioural, emotional and social support. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people by helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve success both inside and outside the classroom.

The Role

As a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with behavioural, emotional and social needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that promote confidence, engagement and resilience.
• Support pupils in developing emotional regulation, social skills and positive behaviour strategies.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals to implement behaviour support plans.
• Use de-escalation techniques and restorative approaches to support pupils during challenging situations.
• Encourage independence while maintaining a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.
• Promote positive behaviour throughout the school day, including break and lunchtime where required.

We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with behavioural needs, SEMH, ADHD, Autism or other additional needs.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach when supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain positive and professional in a fast-paced school environment.
• A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.
• Previous school experience is desirable but not essential if you have relevant transferable experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay with weekly PAYE payments.
• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability.
• Long-term and permanent positions available.
• Free CPD and behaviour management training.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of welcoming primary schools.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact on children's lives while developing your career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team that helps every child reach their full potential.

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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