Behaviour Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to support pupils in KS2, focusing on emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies. The role requires patience and strong communication skills, providing 1:1 support and working closely with staff to create stability. Training and CPD opportunities are available, along with weekly pay through PAYE. This position is temporary, with potential for permanence.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Thrive training and CPD opportunities

Ongoing support from your consultant

Roles in welcoming schools

Qualifications

• Experience in behaviour support or related fields.
• Strong communication skills and emotional regulation capacity.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in KS2 with emotional regulation.
• Work closely with teachers to de-escalate situations.
• Provide 1:1 support to ensure pupil engagement.

Skills

Experience in behaviour support, youth work, or SEN settings

A calm, confident presence

Ability to build strong, trusting relationships

Job description

Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

Location: North Somerset
Pay: £13.75 – £14.50 per hour

Protocol Education are looking for a resilient and supportive Behaviour Support Assistant to work with pupils in KS2 who need help with emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.

This role is all about creating stability for pupils who sometimes find school challenging. You’ll work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to de-escalate situations, provide 1:1 support when needed, and help pupils stay engaged in their learning. It’s a role where patience, empathy, and strong communication make all the difference.

What we need from you:

• Experience in behaviour support, youth work, or SEN settings
• A calm, confident presence in the classroom
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils

What you’ll get with Protocol Education:

• Weekly pay through PAYE
• Thrive training and CPD opportunities
• Ongoing support from your consultant
• Roles in welcoming South Bristol schools

Apply now to help pupils build confidence, resilience, and brighter futures

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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