Inclusion Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Free CPD Academy

Free Thrive training

Dedicated consultant

Opportunities across SEND schools

Long-term opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting for a Behaviour & Inclusion Support Worker to join a specialist education setting in East Leeds, supporting children and young people with SEMH, SEND, autism, ADHD, and behavioural needs.

You’ll provide one-to-one and small group support, build positive relationships, help pupils re-engage with learning, and work with teachers and SENCOs to create a calm, inclusive classroom where every pupil feels safe and valued.

Qualifications

• DBS enhanced (Update Service) or willingness to apply
• Two recent professional references
• Good safeguarding understanding and professional boundaries
• Positive attitude, resilience and genuine passion for supporting children and young people

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH, SEND and additional needs
• Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage confidence and engagement
• Support pupils who have experienced exclusion or find mainstream education challenging
• Help children develop emotional regulation, resilience and positive behaviours
• Encourage participation in lessons and school activities
• Work alongside teachers, pastoral teams, SENCOs and other professionals to provide consistent support
• Create a calm, structured and inclusive learning environment where every pupil feels safe and valued

Skills

Empathy

Behaviour management

Communication

Patience

Job description

Inclusion Support Worker Jobs in Leeds - September 2026 Starts

Location: East Leeds
Pay: Competitive daily rate, based on experience and qualifications (PAYE)
Job Type: Full-time | Long-term
Start Dates: September 2026

Looking for a Behaviour Support Worker job in East Leeds

Some young people don't need tougher rules. They need someone who listens, understands, and helps them believe in themselves again.

Protocol Education is recruiting for a Behaviour & Inclusion Support Worker to join a specialist education setting in East Leeds, supporting children and young people with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs), SEND, autism, ADHD, and behavioural needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of pupils who may have experienced exclusion, struggled in mainstream education, or need extra support to re-engage with learning.

Your role

As a Behaviour & Inclusion Support Worker, you'll:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH, SEND and additional needs
• Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage confidence and engagement
• Support pupils who have experienced exclusion or find mainstream education challenging
• Help children develop emotional regulation, resilience and positive behaviours
• Encourage participation in lessons and school activities
• Work alongside teachers, pastoral teams, SENCOs and other professionals to provide consistent support
• Create a calm, structured and inclusive learning environment where every pupil feels safe and valued

Every day brings something different, but every day offers the chance to make a lasting impact.

Who we're looking for

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Stay calm and positive, even in challenging situations
• Understand that behaviour is often a form of communication
• Enjoy building strong, meaningful relationships with young people
• Are patient, resilient and genuinely committed to helping pupils succeed
• Can adapt your approach to meet individual needs

Experience in any of the following would be highly beneficial:

• Behaviour Support Worker
• Behaviour Mentor
• Inclusion Support Worker
• SEMH Teaching Assistant
• SEND Teaching Assistant
• Youth Worker
• Learning Mentor
• Support Worker
• Care Worker
• Teaching Assistant
• Sports Coach
• Residential Support Worker

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you'll need:

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
• Two recent professional references
• A good understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
• A positive attitude, resilience and a genuine passion for supporting children and young people

Why work with Protocol Education?

We're here to support you every step of the way.

When you join Protocol Education, you'll benefit from:

• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella company deductions
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• FREE Thrive training if you're not already qualified, helping you stand out to schools
• A dedicated consultant who takes the time to understand your goals
• Opportunities across SEND schools, Alternative Provisions (AP), Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and mainstream schools
• Long-term opportunities where you become part of the school community, not just cover for the day
• Ongoing career development and access to a wide range of education roles

Make a real difference

The right support can change a young person's future.

As a Behaviour & Inclusion Support Worker, you'll help pupils rebuild confidence, develop positive relationships and rediscover a love of learning. Your patience, encouragement and consistency could be the reason a young person succeeds.

Safeguarding Statement

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the Protocol Education website for our full safeguarding policy, compliance process and enhanced DBS requirements.

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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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