Behaviour Support Assistant

Protocol Education; North East; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting for a behaviour-focused support role at a Heaton primary school, with an October start, to assist pupils who need extra help to succeed in the classroom.

You will support teachers by promoting positive behaviour, providing structure and encouragement, and helping pupils access learning and achieve positive outcomes. DBS checks and safeguarding requirements apply; temporary position with potential for future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with behavioural needs.
• Ability to promote positive behaviour and engagement.
• Experience working with teachers to implement support strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils whose behaviour can present barriers to learning.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement in the classroom.
• Work with teachers to implement effective support strategies.
• Provide structure, encouragement and consistency for pupils.
• Help pupils access learning and achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Behaviour support

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Pupil engagement

Education

HLTA or equivalent

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Looking for a position where your experience truly matters?

A Heaton primary school is recruiting for a behaviour-focused support role starting in October, working with pupils who need additional support to succeed within the classroom.

About the School:

This inclusive primary school is committed to helping every pupil achieve their potential. Staff value consistency, teamwork and strong relationships as the foundation for success.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting pupils whose behaviour can present barriers to learning.
• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement.
• Working alongside teachers to implement support strategies.
• Providing encouragement, structure and consistency.
• Helping pupils access learning and achieve positive outcomes.

Who We're Looking For:

• Experienced HLTAs.
• Learning Support Assistants with behavioural support experience.
• SEND practitioners.
• Occupational Therapy professionals.
• Resilient and enthusiastic individuals who enjoy building relationships.

Why You'll Find This Role Rewarding:

Success in this role isn't measured just by academic progress. It's about helping children develop confidence, independence and positive experiences of school.

Why Join Protocol Education?

Work with a team that is passionate about matching talented support professionals with schools that need them most.

Safeguarding:

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references, in line with DfE guidance.

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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