Behaviour Support Assistant

About Us
Protocol Education is a leading education recruitment agency, working in partnership with schools across the UK to provide high-quality staffing solutions. We are committed to supporting both our candidates and schools to create positive, inclusive learning environments where every student can thrive.

The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Support Assistant to work within schools in the Middlesbrough area. This role involves supporting students who may display challenging behaviour, helping them to engage positively with their education and develop essential social and emotional skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with behavioural needs
• Implement behaviour management strategies in line with school policies
• Build strong, positive relationships with students to promote engagement
• Support teachers in creating a safe and inclusive learning environment
• Monitor and record student progress and behaviour
• Assist in de-escalating challenging situations calmly and effectively

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people (education, care, youth work, or similar)
• Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, patient approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build trust and rapport with students
• A proactive and flexible attitude
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

Desirable

• Experience supporting students with SEND, SEMH, or additional needs
• Relevant qualifications in education, psychology, or childcare

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
• A rewarding role making a real difference in young people’s lives

How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and a member of the Protocol Education team will be in touch.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to thorough safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

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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