Behaviour Support Assistant - Graduates Welcome

TN United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant to join their team in Sheffield. This full-time role is perfect for graduates eager to make a difference in education. You will work closely with a pupil requiring additional support, utilizing your patience and positivity to foster a nurturing environment. The position combines classroom guidance with engaging outdoor activities, making it ideal for those with a background in sports or coaching. If you are ready to inspire and support a child’s learning journey, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Support for DBS checks

Potential for permanent position

Qualifications

• Strong role model with a calm communication style.
• Experience with challenging behaviours is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil 1:1 with learning and behaviour.
• Blend classroom guidance with active outdoor learning.

Skills

Patience

Positive Attitude

De-escalation Strategies

Behaviour Support Strategies

Team Player

Experience with SEND

Education

Graduate Degree

Job description

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Protocol Education

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Sheffield Primary School | Full Time | Ideal for Graduates

Do you believe every child deserves a champion?
Are you calm under pressure, positive in your approach, and ready to make a real difference?

We’re working with a Primary alternative provision in Sheffield that’s looking for a resilient and passionate Learning Support Assistant to work 1:1 with a pupil who needs extra support with both learning and behaviour.

This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday (8:30am–4:00pm), that blends classroom guidance with active, outdoor learning — perfect for someone with a background in sport, coaching, or activity coordination.

What makes you a great fit?

You’ve got patience and positivity in equal measure
Confident using de-escalation and behaviour support strategies
Strong role model, calm communicator, team player
Enjoy being active – outdoors activities are a big part of this role
Experience with SEND or challenging behaviours is a bonus
Available full-time and ready to get stuck in!

What you’ll get from us:

This role is ideal for graduates looking to kick-start a meaningful career in education, or anyone who knows they’ve got the heart and grit to support a child who needs a steady hand and strong cheerleader.

*Pay is dependent on experience and qualifications.

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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