Behaviour Support TA — 1:1 & SEL Champion

Protocol Education Ltd; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education are looking for a confident and resilient Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join a specialist or supportive school setting in the Peterlee area. This role would suit someone who is comfortable working with children and young people who may display challenging behaviour, emotional regulation difficulties or SEMH needs.

The successful candidate will understand that behaviour is often a form of communication and will be able to remain calm, consistent and positive even when

Qualifications

• Experience in SEMH settings.
• Experience in behaviour support.
• Experience in youth work or residential care.
• Experience in education or mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group behavioural support.
• Build strong and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support pupils to regulate their emotions.
• Encourage positive choices and behaviour.
• Reinforce clear and consistent boundaries.
• Support pupils to identify triggers and develop coping strategies.
• Help pupils re-engage with learning.
• Work alongside teachers to maintain a calm classroom environment.
• Support pupils during lessons, transitions, break and lunchtime.
• Encourage positive communication and social interaction.
• Help pupils develop confidence and independence.
• Follow individual behaviour and support plans.
• Contribute observations to the wider teaching and pastoral team.
• Act as a positive and consistent role model.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour support

Youth work

Residential care

Children's services

Sports coaching

Mentoring

Education

Support work

Job description

Protocol Education are looking for a confident and resilient Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join a specialist or supportive school setting in the Peterlee area. This role would suit someone who is comfortable working with children and young people who may display challenging behaviour, emotional regulation difficulties or SEMH needs.

The successful candidate will understand that behaviour is often a form of communication and will be able to remain calm, consistent and positive even when