Behaviour Support & Inclusion worker

Protocol Education Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education is seeking Behaviour & Inclusion Support staff in Wakefield. Candidates will provide essential support to KS3 and KS4 pupils adjusting to alternative education environments. The role focuses on empathy and creating a safe atmosphere to help students navigate their challenges while ensuring their educational needs are met.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Access to FREE CPD

Support from consultants

Qualifications

• Able to support KS3 and KS4 pupils adjusting to new educational settings.
• Committed to safeguarding and able to provide strong boundaries.
• Willing to gain a DBS or have one through the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with complex needs in a supportive environment.
• Manage behaviour with calmness and provide individual attention.
• Work in partnership with education staff to ensure children's well-being.

Skills

Empathy

Crisis Management

Communication

Education

DBS on the update service

Job description

Behaviour & Inclusion Support – Wakefield
Location: Wakefield| Full Time
Pay based on experience & qualifications

Be the calm in the classroom. The steady hand. The one who makes school feel safe.

We’re on the lookout for kind, committed Behaviour & Inclusion Support staff to join a specialist setting near the centre of Wakefield that goes above and beyond for students who can’t attend mainstream schools. These young people might be facing exclusions, long-term illness, or other barriers to learning—but here, they’re met with compassion, structure, and opportunity.

Your role?

• Support KS3 and KS4 pupils who are new to the school and adjusting to a different kind of education.

• Provide 1:1 support or work in small groups—whatever helps that young person feel seen, heard, and supported.

• Navigate complex needs (like communication differences, autistic traits, and learning challenges) with empathy and clarity.

• Help manage behaviours calmly and confidently, showing students they can trust and rely on you.

This role is ideal if you:

• Stay cool in a crisis and know how to read the room.

• Understand that every behaviour tells a story.

• Want to make a real difference to young people who need a second (or third) chance.

What you’ll need to join us:

• A DBS on the update service (or be happy to get one through us)

• Two professional references from the last three years

• A big heart, strong boundaries, and a commitment to safeguarding

Why Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay—No umbrella Company hidden deductions, extra paperwork and

• Access to FREE CPD and support from consultants who actually listen

• Opportunities in settings where you’re not “just” a TA—you’re essential

This isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to be the person a young learner remembers for all the right reasons.

Ready to apply? Click below or get in touch—let’s chat about what you’re looking for.

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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