Behaviour Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking Behavioural Support Assistants to provide support in various primary schools within Bradford. This role involves working closely with students with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. Successful candidates will assist in managing behaviour, helping students engage in their learning while fostering a positive and nurturing environment. Flexible working options are available alongside professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free Professional Development

Flexible opportunities

Direct PAYE payments

Access to Educator App for work management

Qualifications

• Experience in a behaviour support role within education or care settings.
• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies.
• Ability to work as part of a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Support students with complex behavioural needs.
• Implement behaviour management strategies.
• Foster positive relationships with students.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Relevant qualifications in education, health or social care

Job description

Behavioural Support Assistant

Location:Various Primary Schools, Bradford
Day Rate: £90-£115
Contract:Mon-Friday 8:30-3:30
Start Date:September

We are currently recruiting for Behavioural Support Assistants to join our partner schools across the Bradford area, providing tailored support to students with complex behavioural needs. If you are passionate about making a real difference and have experience in behaviour management, we want to hear from you!

The Role:

As a Behavioural Support Assistant, you will work closely with students who have social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties in a Primary School environment. You will be responsible for supporting students on a one-to-one basis or in small groups, helping them manage their behaviour, engage in their learning, and develop key life skills. Your role will be crucial in fostering a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students with complex behavioural needs to engage with their education and personal development.
• Implement behaviour management strategies in line with individual support plans.
• Foster positive relationships with students, helping them develop social and emotional skills.
• Assist in the development and delivery of individualised learning activities.
• Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and other professionals to ensure that students’ needs are met.
• Promote a safe and nurturing environment by helping students manage their behaviour in a constructive way.
• Encourage students to participate in classroom activities and support their emotional well-being.
• Provide feedback on student progress and contribute to the review of behaviour management plans.
• Attend training sessions to continuously develop your skills in SEND and behaviour management.

Key Requirements:

• Experience in a behaviour support role, ideally within an education or care setting (experience in SEND is desirable but not essential).
• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and an understanding of how to support students with complex behavioural needs.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to build rapport with students who may have challenging behaviours.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and ability to think on your feet.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Ability to work well as part of a team in a supportive, inclusive environment.
• Relevant qualifications in education, health, or social care (e.g., Teaching Assistant qualification, NVQ, or equivalent) are advantageous but not essential

Why Join Protocol Education?

Flexible opportunities

Full-time, part-time, short-term or long-term, we’ll help you find a role that fits around your life.

Free Professional Development

Access our exclusiveCPD Academy, your go-to hub for accredited online training in behaviour, SEND, safeguarding, and more.

Don’t miss our freeThrive course, developed in partnership with Thrive Approach. It’s packed with real-world strategies to help you create calmer, more connected classrooms.

Specialist support

We don’t just find you a job, we support you every step of the way. Our consultants are experts in your area and here to help you thrive.

Get paid through PAYE

We pay you directly through PAYE, with no umbrella companies, no hidden fees, and no unexpected deductions. It means more clarity, more control, and more in your pocket each week.

Manage your work with our Educator App

Our easy-to-usemyProtocol Work appputs your working week in the palm of your hand. Update your availability, accept jobs, get paid, anytime, anywhere. It’s fast, flexible and built to make your day smoother.

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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