Behavioural Support Teacher / Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Behavioural Support Teacher/Teaching Assistant in Wakefield to support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This role includes implementing tailored behavior support plans and working closely with educational staff to ensure students receive holistic care. The position requires a passion for inclusive education and the ability to navigate complex behavioral needs with a calm and supportive approach.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

FREE Thrive and de-escalation training

Advocacy from a dedicated consultant

Long-term roles in supportive schools

Qualifications

• Experience in behavioral support such as in a PRU, SEND school, or relevant personal experience.
• Genuine passion for helping pupils and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Support students with complex behavioral needs related to trauma and autism.
• Implement behavior support plans and collaborate with staff for holistic support.
• Model calm communication and build trust with students.

Skills

Calm presence

Activity Adaptability

De-escalation

Positive Communication

Compassionate Support

Education

Valid Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Job description

Job Title: Behavioural Support Teacher / Teaching Assistant
Location: Wakefield
Salary: £89 – £145 per day (depending on experience and role type)
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Start Date: ASAP

In some classrooms, progress looks different. It’s a pupil walking in without refusing. Making it through a lesson without flipping a chair. Trusting an adult for the first time in weeks. If that speaks to you, read on.

We’re working with a specialist school in Wakefield that supports pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH). They’re looking for a Behavioural Support Assistant, or a Teacher confident in de-escalation and trauma-informed practice, to make a difference where it really counts.

The role includes:

• Supporting students with complex behavioural needs (often linked to trauma, autism, ADHD, or attachment difficulties)
• Helping to implement behaviour support plans and positive intervention strategies
• Building trust and consistency, being that steady adult pupils can rely on
• Working closely with pastoral staff, SENCOs, and therapists to deliver joined-up support
• Celebrating the small wins and modelling calm, respectful communication, even when things get tough

What we are looking for:

• Experience in behavioural support, whether in a PRU, SEND school, youth work, similar role or personal experience
• A calm, confident presence and the ability to not take things personally
• Practical understanding of trauma-informed care, de-escalation, or Team Teach (training available)
• Flexibility, patience, and a firm-but-fair approach to behaviour management
• A genuine passion for helping pupils rebuild trust in school and in themselves
• A passion for inclusive education and a desire to make a positive impact
• A validDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checkor willingness to obtain one

What Protocol Education offers:

• Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella companies)
• FREE Thrive and de-escalation training via our CPD Academy
• A consultant who gets SEND and will advocate for the right fit
• Long-term roles in schools that understand the value of behaviour specialists

Make an impact, not just a timetable, apply now! This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to help pupils who’ve been written off elsewhere feel seen, heard, and supported.

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 onshortlisted 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.

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.