Behaviour Support Assistant

Protocol Education; Downend; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Ongoing consultant support

Professional development opportunities

Making a real difference in a child’s

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited in Downend is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a welcoming primary school on a full-time basis. You will support pupils with behavioural, emotional, or social needs, modelling positive behaviours and building relationships to boost engagement and confidence.

As a key member of the school team, you will work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and parents to create a safe and supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with behavioural needs.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Ability to work proactively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group behaviour support.
• Supporting pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Promoting positive behaviour strategies and emotional regulation.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and parents.
• Encouraging engagement, confidence, and independence.

Skills

Behaviour support

Patience

Communication

Team player

Safeguarding

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children to overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential? We are looking for a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Support Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a welcoming primary school in Downend on a full-time basis.

This rewarding role involves working closely with pupils who may present with behavioural, emotional, or social needs, helping them to engage positively with learning and school life. You will act as a positive role model, build trusting relationships, and provide consistent support both in and out of the classroom.

Responsibilities:

• Providing 1:1 and small group behaviour support.
• Supporting pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Promoting positive behaviour strategies and emotional regulation.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and parents.
• Encouraging engagement, confidence, and independence.

We Are Looking For:

• Experience supporting children or young people with behavioural needs, SEMH, SEND, or in a similar support role.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• The ability to work proactively as part of a team.

Requirements:

• Availability to work full-time.
• Ability to provide 24 months of references covering employment and/or education history.
• A child-only Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

What We Offer:

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a genuine difference in a child's education and wellbeing.

If you're ready to take on a rewarding role supporting pupils to thrive both academically and emotionally, we'd love to hear from you.

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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