Behaviour Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Knowle; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education in Bristol is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to provide tailored support to pupils with complex behaviour needs and assist teachers in delivering classroom activities.

The role involves 1:1 support, small group work, and promoting pupil confidence and engagement while building strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents. A September start is expected with CPD training available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a behaviour support role, ideally within an education or care setting.
• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and supporting students with complex needs.
• Patience, empathy, and ability to build rapport with students.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities.
• Encouraging pupils' confidence, independence and engagement.
• Supporting children with complex behavioural needs and SEND.

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant

If you're patient, resilient and passionate about making a real difference, this Behaviour Support Assistant role could be exactly what you're looking for.

We’re on the lookout for a proactive and caring Behaviour Support Assistant to provide tailored support to students wth complex behaviour needs. If you are passionate about making a real difference and have experience in behaviour management, we want to hear from you!

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities.
• Encouraging pupils' confidence, independence, and engagement.
• Supporting children withcomplex behavioural needs.
• Suporting pupils with additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, Speech and Langauge and other SEND.
• Promoting positive behaviour and creating an inclusive learning environment.
• Building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

We are looking for candidates who:

• 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.
• Have patience, empathy, and the ability to build rapport with students who may have challenging behaviours.
• Are passionate about supporting children's learning and wellbeing..
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Are patient, reliable, and adaptable.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or are willing to apply.

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay.
• Full-time role with a September start.
• Opportunities in Primary, Secondary, and SEND schools across Bristol.
• Free CPD and specialist training.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.

Location: Bristol
Role:Bevaviour Support Assistant
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September

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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