Behaviour & Learning Support Assistant - Harlow

Protocol Education Limited; Harlow; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safeguarding training

DBS Update Service

Free online safeguarding training

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is recruiting a Behaviour & Learning Support Assistant for a specialist school in Harlow for immediate start. You will support pupils with SEMH needs, delivering 1:1 and small-group help to build confidence and engagement in learning.

The role involves working as part of a supportive school team, maintaining calm, patient communication and clear boundaries to help pupils develop independence and emotional resilience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in education, care or support settings.
• Be confident supporting pupils with behavioural, emotional or additional learning needs.
• Demonstrate patience, empathy and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
• Help pupils build confidence, relationships and engagement in learning.

Skills

Behaviour support

1:1 support

Group support

Communication skills

Job description

Behaviour & Learning Support Assistant - Specialist School - Harlow | Immediate Start

Are you passionate about supporting young people who need additional guidance, structure and encouragement to succeed in education?

We are working with a welcoming and supportive specialist school in Harlow that is seeking a dedicated Behaviour & Learning Support Assistant to join their team.

The school supports pupils with a range of social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, behavioural challenges and additional learning needs. The successful candidate will provide both 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils build confidence, develop positive relationships and engage successfully in their learning.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with children or young people in education, care or support settings
• Be confident supporting pupils with behavioural, emotional or additional learning needs
• Demonstrate patience, empathy and strong communication skills
• Remain calm and resilient when managing challenging situations
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
• Be able to set clear boundaries while maintaining a supportive and nurturing approach
• Be committed to helping young people develop independence, confidence and emotional resilience
• Work effectively as part of a wider school team

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for someone looking to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people who benefit from additional support and encouragement within their education.

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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