Behaviour Support Assistant

Protocol Education Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free safeguarding training

Holiday pay included

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Worker to assist in maintaining a positive learning environment for pupils aged 11-18. You will support students with behavioural, social and emotional needs and work alongside the pastoral team to reintegrate learners into lessons.

The role emphasises restorative practices, safeguarding, and building strong relationships with students, families and staff within a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Experience in behaviour support and mentoring with young people.
• Experience working with SEND and safeguarding processes.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Support students with behavioural, social and emotional needs.
• Supervise students in a dedicated support provision when required.
• Use restorative approaches to improve student behaviour and reintegration.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Work with SEND, pastoral and safeguarding teams.
• Maintain records and contribute to student support plans.
• Be a positive role model and promote school values.

Skills

Behaviour support

Youth work

Mentoring

Residential care

SEND support

Sports coaching

Alternative provision

Secondary education

Job description

Do you have the confidence, resilience and relationship-building skills needed to support young people in overcoming barriers to learning?

Protocol Education is working in partnership with a rapidly improving secondary school serving students aged 11-18. The school has a strong reputation for pastoral care, high expectations and helping every student achieve their full potential. With a clear focus on inclusion, character development and restorative practice, this is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated pastoral team making a real impact on young people's lives.

The Role

As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will play a key role in maintaining a positive learning environment and supporting students whose behaviour may be impacting their progress in school.

Working as part of a well-established pastoral team, you will support students both proactively and reactively, helping them reflect on their choices, develop positive behaviours and successfully reintegrate into lessons.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students with behavioural, social and emotional needs
• Supervising students in a dedicated support provision when required
• Using restorative approaches to help students understand and improve their behaviour
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Working closely with SEND, pastoral and safeguarding teams
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to student support plans
• Acting as a positive role model and promoting the school's values and expectations

Who We're Looking For

This role would suit candidates with experience in:

• Behaviour support
• Youth work
• Mentoring
• Residential care
• SEND support
• Sports coaching
• Alternative provision settings
• Secondary education

Successful applicants will:

• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• Be confident working with young people who display challenging behaviours
• Have a genuine passion for helping students succeed
• Be resilient, adaptable and solution-focused
• Understand the importance of safeguarding and inclusion

About the School

This welcoming and ambitious secondary school has undergone significant improvement in recent years, with a strong focus on behaviour, attendance and student outcomes. Staff benefit from a supportive leadership team, clear systems and a culture where pastoral support is valued as highly as academic achievement.

The school places a strong emphasis on restorative practice, positive relationships and creating opportunities for every young person to thrive. It offers a collaborative environment where staff are encouraged to develop professionally and contribute to whole-school improvement.

Why Apply?

Long-term opportunity with potential for progression

Supportive and experienced pastoral team

Excellent training and professional development opportunities

Rewarding role making a lasting difference to young people's lives

Ideal for aspiring teachers, counsellors, youth workers or pastoral professionals

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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.