Behaviour Support & Inclusion Practitioner

Protocol Education Limited; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CompetitivePAYE weekly pay

Free CPD and accredited training

Thrive training programme

Dedicated specialist education consul"

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a motivated Behaviour & Inclusion Practitioner for a specialist education setting in Harrogate. Start Date: November 2026. This full-time role offers a competitive daily rate with PAYE weekly pay.

You will deliver 1:1 and small group interventions, support SEMH/SEND needs, and work with teaching and pastoral teams to remove barriers to learning and promote emotional wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Two professional references.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Support students across Key Stage 2, 3 and 4 (potential Post 16).
• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small group interventions.
• Build positive relationships to promote engagement and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams and external professionals.
• Remove barriers to learning and support positive outcomes.
• Implement positive behaviour support strategies and trauma-informed approaches.

Skills

DBS Update Service

References

Safeguarding knowledge

Right to work in the UK

Passion for vulnerable young people

Job description

Behaviour & Inclusion Practitioner

Harrogate, North Yorkshire Start Date: November 2026 Full-Time Competitive Daily Rate | PAYE Weekly Pay

Behaviour Support Worker | SEMH Support | Inclusion Practitioner | Behaviour Mentor

Some young people don't need another person telling them what they've done wrong.

They need someone who listens. Someone consistent. Someone who understands that behaviour is often a form of communication.

We're recruiting a Behaviour & Inclusion Practitioner for a specialist education setting in Harrogate, supporting young people with SEMH needs, SEND, autism, ADHD, trauma-related behaviours and barriers to learning.

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced Behaviour Support Workers, Behaviour Mentors, Teaching Assistants, Youth Workers, Support Workers, Inclusion Practitioners, Residential Care Workers, SEND Support Staff and SEMH Practitioners looking to make a genuine impact.

The Role

As a Behaviour & Inclusion Practitioner, you will:

• Support students across Key Stage 2, 3 and Key Stage 4. Some potential work with Post 16
• Deliver targeted 1:1 support and small group interventions
• Build positive relationships that promote engagement and emotional wellbeing
• Support pupils with SEMH, SEND, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and ADHD
• Implement positive behaviour support strategies and trauma-informed approaches
• Help young people develop emotional regulation and resilience
• Create a safe, consistent and nurturing learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams and external professionals
• Remove barriers to learning and support pupils to achieve positive outcomes

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Remains calm and professional in challenging situations
• Understands that behaviour is often rooted in unmet need
• Builds trust through consistency, patience and empathy
• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Believes every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed
• Is resilient, proactive and committed to safeguarding

Experience We Welcome

Candidates with experience in any of the following are encouraged to apply:

• Behaviour Support Worker
• Behaviour Mentor
• Inclusion Practitioner
• SEMH Support
• Teaching Assistant
• SEND Teaching Assistant
• Youth Worker
• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Alternative Provision (AP)
• Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)
• Residential Childcare
• Children's Support Worker
• Mental Health Support Worker
• Family Support Worker
• Care Worker
• Education Support Worker

Essential Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Two professional references
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Right to work in the UK
• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people

Why Work with Protocol Education?

Competitive PAYE weekly pay with no umbrella fees

Access to FREE CPD and accredited training, including:

• Team Teach
• Thrive
• Safeguarding
• Behaviour Management
• SEND Awareness
• Autism Awareness

Dedicated specialist education consultant

Long-term and permanent opportunities available

Career progression within SEND Schools, SEMH Schools, PRUs, Alternative Provisions and Specialist Settings

Free Thrive Training Available

Not Thrive trained?

We'll provide access to our FREE Thrive training programme, helping you develop sought-after skills in emotional development, trauma-informed practice and positive behaviour support.

Apply Today

If you're looking for:

• Behaviour Support Worker Jobs in Harrogate
• Behaviour Mentor Jobs in North Yorkshire
• SEMH Support Roles
• Inclusion Practitioner Vacancies
• SEND Support Jobs
• Alternative Provision Opportunities
• PRU Support Roles
• Youth Worker Jobs in Education

We would love to hear from you.

Every young person deserves someone who believes in them.

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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.