Behaviour Support Assistant - Graduates Welcome

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

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant to provide vital 1:1 support to a pupil in need. This full-time role, perfect for graduates, combines classroom guidance with engaging outdoor activities, making it ideal for those with a background in sports or coaching. You'll be a steady hand and a strong cheerleader for a child, fostering their growth and learning. With competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team, this role offers a meaningful career path in education. If you're ready to make a real difference, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay via PAYE

Free CPD training

Dedicated consultant support

£50 refer a teacher bonus

Priority access to roles

Interview and CV coaching

Qualifications

• Strong role model and calm communicator.
• Experience with challenging behaviours is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a pupil needing extra help.
• Blend classroom guidance with active outdoor learning.

Skills

De-escalation strategies

Behaviour support strategies

Patience

Positive communication

Team collaboration

Experience with SEND

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

SEND Learning Support Assistant – 1:1 Support

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:

Competitive pay via in-house PAYE
Free CPD training and professional support
Dedicated consultant with real education experience
£50 ‘refer a teacher’ bonus
Priority access to roles across Sheffield
Interview and CV coaching

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.

Call Sophie on 0114 252 1970 or
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*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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