Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant in Harrogate. This role involves providing support to children with behavioural needs and creating a positive, inclusive classroom environment. Candidates should have experience with SEMH challenges and possess effective communication skills. The position offers a full-time temporary contract with competitive pay.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free online CPD training

Friendly local consultants

Thrive training available

Refer-a-friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH or behavioural challenges required.
• Effective communication skills for building trust.
• Valid DBS required or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Set up and tidy classrooms for a safe learning environment.
• Support teachers with lesson preparation.
• Help children stay focused and engaged.
• Encourage positive behaviour routines.
• Participate in activities and outings.
• Collaborate with teachers to track pupil progress.
• Create an inclusive space for learning.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEMH or behavioural challenges

Calm and patient approach

Clear communicator

Ability to adapt quickly under pressure

Job description

Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant – Harrogate

Contract: Full-Time (Temp to Perm) | Hours: Monday to Friday
Location: Harrogate
Pay: £90–£116 per day (PAYE)
Start Date: ASAP

Love working with children who need that extra bit of care and consistency?
This could be your next great role.

We’re looking for a brilliant Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Harrogate. If you’ve got experience supporting children with behavioural needs and love being the steady hand in a busy classroom, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Setting up and tidying classrooms to keep learning spaces safe and calm

• Supporting teachers with lesson prep and learning materials

• Helping children stay focused, engaged, and on track

• Keeping an eye on behaviour and encouraging positive routines

• Joining in on activities, school outings, and group learning

• Working closely with the teacher to track pupil progress

• Creating a warm, safe, and inclusive space for learning

What We’re Looking For

A calm, patient, and upbeat approach
Experience supporting children with SEMH or behavioural challenges
Clear communicator who builds trust easily
Great under pressure and quick to adapt
Someone who understands children’s needs and supports them with kindness
A valid DBS (or happy to get one through us)

Why Work With Protocol Education?

Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella hassle
FREE online CPD, including safeguarding and Prevent Duty
Friendly, local consultants who actually listen
Thrive training available – boost your skills (and your bookings!)
Long-term potential with schools who value support staff
Refer-a-friend bonuses

Apply Now

If you're ready to support children who need someone in their corner, we’re ready to support you. Apply today and let’s chat about your next steps.

Protocol Education is committed to keeping children safe in education. We carry out rigorous vetting on all staff, including enhanced DBS checks and online searches. For full details, visit our website.

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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