Behaviour Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Behaviour Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with SEMH needs in Durham. This role requires patience and emotional intelligence, as you will be responsible for delivering consistent support and collaborating with educators and families. The position is temporary but may lead to a permanent opportunity. Join a dedicated team committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children while making a positive impact on their educational journey. If you have a passion for helping students thrive, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding training

Support for enhanced DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience working 1:1 or in small groups with children.
• Ability to manage difficult behaviour positively.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent emotional and behavioural support to pupils.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to monitor progress.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Emotional Intelligence

Behaviour Management

Education

Relevant Qualifications

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant – Durham (1:1 SEMH Support)

Location: Durham | Job Type: Full-time, Temporary

Protocol Education is recruiting a Behaviour Support Assistant for a 1:1 role in Durham. You’ll support a pupil with high-level SEMH needs in a mainstream classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent emotional and behavioural support
• Monitor progress and contribute to behaviour planning
• Collaborate with teachers and parents/carers

Requirements:

• Patience, compassion, and emotional intelligence
• Experience working 1:1 or in small groups
• Ability to manage difficult behaviour positively

Pay Scale: Depends on skills and experience brought to the role.

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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