Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Limited; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consultant support

CPD courses access

Flexible working options

Refer-a-friend £50

Reputable education agency

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant in Shrewsbury to support students with SEMH needs. You will work 1:1 and in small groups, building relationships and applying effective behaviour strategies to help students engage and succeed.

The role involves collaborating with teachers, supporting a calm, structured environment, and developing students' emotional resilience.

Qualifications

• Experience as Teaching Assistant or supporting young people with SEMH needs.
• Confident, proactive and able to manage challenging behaviour positively.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable students.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Build strong, trusting relationships to encourage engagement in learning.
• Implement effective behaviour management strategies.
• Work with teachers and support staff to create a consistent supportive environment.
• Help students develop emotional resilience and coping strategies.

Skills

Behaviour management

SEMH support

1:1 support

Relationship building

Education

Experience as TA/working with SEMH

Job description

A school in Shrewsbury is seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant to support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young people who may face challenges engaging with education. In this role, you will provide targeted behavioural support, build positive relationships, and help students develop the skills needed to regulate their behaviour and succeed academically.

The Role

As a Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students with SEMH needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Build strong, trusting relationships to encourage engagement in learning
• Implement effective behaviour management strategies
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to create a consistent and supportive environment
• Help students develop emotional resilience and positive coping strategies

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working as a Teaching Assistant or supporting young people with SEMH needs
• Is confident, proactive, and able to manage challenging behaviour positively
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable students
• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Holds knowledge of behaviour management strategies

What Protocol Education Offers

• A dedicated consultant focused on finding the right role for you
• Access to 50+ CPD courses at Diploma and Certificate level
• Flexible working options (daily supply, long-term, or permanent roles)
• Refer-a-friend scheme (£50 reward)
• Opportunities with a well-recognised and accredited education agency

Please note applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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.