Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour & Inclusion Support Worker

Wakefield
Full-Time | Immediate Start Available
Competitive daily pay, based on experience and qualifications

Some young people need more than behaviour management. They need calm, consistent support from someone who can build trust, create structure, and help them re-engage with learning.

We're recruiting a Behaviour & Inclusion Support Worker for a specialist setting in Wakefield, supporting children and young people who may have experienced exclusion, SEMH challenges, or barriers to learning in mainstream education.

This role is ideal for someone who can see beyond behaviour, build strong relationships, and help young people feel safe, supported, and ready to succeed.

The role

You will:

• Support pupils across a range of ages and abilities.

• Work one-to-one and in small groups to support engagement in learning.

• Build positive, professional relationships with young people who may struggle in traditional classroom settings.

• Support pupils with SEMH, SEND, autism, ADHD, and behavioural needs.

• Help create a safe, structured, and positive learning environment.

• Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and wider support staff.

About you

You could be a great fit if you:

• Stay calm under pressure.

• Understand that behaviour is communication.

• Enjoy building meaningful relationships with young people.

• Have experience in education, youth work, support work, coaching, care, mentoring, or a similar role.

• Want a varied role where every day is different.

Requirements

• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.

• Two recent professional references.

• A strong understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.

• A positive, resilient attitude and a genuine commitment to supporting young people.

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies or hidden deductions.

• Free access to our online CPD Academy.

• Thrive training available at no cost if you're not already qualified.

• A dedicated consultant who takes the time to understand what you're looking for.

• Opportunities in SEND schools, alternative provisions, PRUs, and mainstream settings.

• Roles where you are part of the team, not just filling a gap.

Make a difference

This is a role for someone who wants to help young people rebuild confidence, feel understood, and experience success in education again.

If that sounds like you, apply today or get in touch for a chat about the role.

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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