Behaviour Support Assistant

Protocol Education Limited; Gloucestershire Science & Technology Park; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Learning Support Assistant (LSA) for a full-time role at a welcoming primary school in Downend. You will provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with behavioural, emotional, or social needs, helping them engage with learning and school life.

You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs and parents, modelling calm, consistent support, safeguarding best practise, and strategies to promote positive behaviour, emotional

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with behavioural needs, SEMH, SEND, or in a similar support role.
• 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

1:1 support

Group support

Behaviour strategies

Emotional regulation

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.

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.

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.

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.