Behaviour Support Assistant - Start ASAP!

TN United Kingdom; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to work with students facing significant challenges. This role is more than just a job; it's a chance to change lives by providing stability and encouragement to young minds. The ideal candidate will be confident in managing challenging behaviors and building strong relationships with students. If you're passionate about making an impact and have experience in outdoor activities, sports, or creative arts, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join a supportive team and help inspire the next generation!

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Potential for permanent roles

Full assistance provided

DBS check support

Qualifications

• Applicants need appropriate qualifications and training.
• Experience with SEND/SEMH pupils is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students aged 11-16 with SEMH and complex needs.
• Provide stability, guidance, and encouragement.

Skills

De-escalation strategies

Managing challenging behaviours

Building strong relationships

Empathy and resilience

Experience in outdoor activities

Experience in sports

Experience in creative arts

Experience in food tech

Education

Relevant qualifications and training

Job description

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Do you believe you can make a difference?
️ Are you passionate about working with SEND/SEMH pupils?
Are you a strong role model who can inspire young minds?

A specialist provision in Southend is looking for a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to work with students aged 11-16 with SEMH and complex needs.

Why this role?
This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to change lives! Many students face significant challenges and need someone who believes in them to provide stability, guidance, and encouragement.

What we’re looking for:
Confident in de-escalation strategies & managing challenging behaviours
Ability to build strong relationships with students
Empathetic, resilient, and understanding of SEND/SEMH needs
Experience in outdoor activities, sports, creative arts, or food tech is a plus!

Hours: 8:15 AM - 3:45 PM, Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive

If you're ready to make an impact and join an incredible team, APPLY NOW!

Applicants need appropriate qualifications and training. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for details.

Pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with potential for permanent roles later.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding children. We conduct safeguarding checks as per DfE guidance, including online searches.

We offer free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training. Candidates must have or obtain a valid DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Full assistance is provided. For our privacy policy, visit the Protocol Education website.