Every classroom has pupils who need a little extra support to thrive. Some need encouragement. Some need consistency. Others need someone who understands that behaviour is communication.
We're looking for Behaviour Support Assistants to work across a range of SEMH schools, alternative provisions, and specialist settings. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who can build trust, stay positive, and help young people navigate challenges both inside and outside the classroom.
You'll be supporting pupils who may have experienced barriers to education and helping them develop the confidence, resilience, and skills they need to succeed.
What you'll be doing:
Supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs
Building positive relationships and acting as a trusted role model
Helping students engage with learning and classroom activities
Using de-escalation strategies to support positive behaviour
Working alongside teachers, pastoral teams, and external professionals to provide tailored support
Celebrating progress, no matter how small it may seem
We're looking for someone who:
✔ Has experience working with young people, either in schools, youth work, care, coaching, or support roles
✔ Can remain calm, patient, and resilient in challenging situations
✔ Has strong communication and relationship-building skills
✔ Understands the importance of consistency and positive reinforcement
✔ Is passionate about helping young people achieve their potential
This role could be perfect for:
- Teaching Assistants looking to specialise in behaviour support
- Youth Workers
- Sports Coaches
- Residential Support Workers
- Graduates considering a career in teaching, psychology, counselling, or social work
- Anyone with experience supporting young people with additional needs
Why work in SEMH settings?
The impact you make goes far beyond the classroom.
One day, you might help a pupil re-engage with learning. The next, you could be the reason a young person feels heard, valued, and ready to take their next step forward.
The relationships you build can genuinely change lives.
Why Protocol Education?
Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
FREE access to our online CPD Academy
Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, SEMH, and alternative provision settings
Streamlined registration and local bookings
Referral scheme, earn rewards for referring friends
Thrive Training Available
Not Thrive trained yet?
Protocol Education offers FREE Thrive training to help you better understand and support children's emotional development. It's a highly sought-after qualification and a fantastic addition to your professional toolkit.
Apply today and start making a difference where it matters most.
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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.
£92 - £105 per day
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