Positive Behaviour Facilitator

Protocol Education; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

CPD training

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education is working with welcoming primary schools across Bristol looking for enthusiastic and compassionate Positive Behaviour Facilitators to join them from September.

You will provide one-to-one and small group support, build trusted relationships, and help pupils facing SEMH, ASD, ADHD or other needs, alongside class teachers to encourage engagement. No extensive SEN experience required; patience and resilience matter most as you help every child thrive.

Qualifications

• Patience, resilience and empathy to support pupils.
• Strong communication and ability to build relationships with children.
• Commitment to helping pupils feel safe and ready to learn.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small group support for pupils who need additional guidance
• Building positive relationships that help children feel safe, supported and ready to learn
• Supporting pupils who may experience challenges related to SEMH, ASD, ADHD or other additional needs
• Working alongside class teachers to adapt activities and encourage engagement
• Promoting positive behaviour through encouragement, consistency and praise
• Helping pupils develop emotional regulation, confidence and resilience
• Acting as a positive role model throughout the school day

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Empathy

Communication

Relationship building

Job description

Are you someone who naturally builds trust with children? Do you stay calm under pressure, bring positive energy wherever you go and want a role that genuinely changes lives?

Protocol Education is working with welcoming primary schools across Bristol looking for enthusiastic and compassionate Positive Behaviour Facilitators to join them from September.

This is far more than a classroom support role. You'll become a trusted adult for children who need extra encouragement, helping them overcome challenges, celebrate successes and develop the confidence they need to thrive both in school and beyond.

You don't need years of SEN experience to be successful. What schools are really looking for is someone who is patient, resilient, empathetic and committed to supporting young people. We've seen people from youth work, sports coaching, care, retail, hospitality, psychology, drama, sociology and customer-facing backgrounds excel in these positions.

If you're passionate about helping children succeed and want a rewarding career where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing one-to-one and small group support for pupils who need additional guidance
• Building positive relationships that help children feel safe, supported and ready to learn
• Supporting pupils who may experience challenges related to SEMH, ASD, ADHD or other additional needs
• Working alongside class teachers to adapt activities and encourage engagement
• Promoting positive behaviour through encouragement, consistency and praise
• Helping pupils develop emotional regulation, confidence and resilience
• Acting as a positive role model throughout the school day

Who Would Be Great for This Role?

We're looking for people who can bring energy, patience and positivity into the classroom. You may have experience in:

• Youth work
• Sports coaching
• Care and support work
• Mental health support
• Psychology or sociology studies
• Drama, performing arts or creative backgrounds
• Customer-facing roles where communication and relationship building are key

Most importantly, you'll be:

• Calm and resilient when situations become challenging
• Positive, proactive and eager to support children
• A strong communicator who can build relationships quickly
• Adaptable and willing to learn
• Passionate about helping every child reach their potential

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive daily rates of £92-£94 per day
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Flexible work to fit around your commitments
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• Valuable experience for anyone considering a future career in education, psychology, social work or youth services
• Full support from your dedicated local consultant

Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• Free access to our CPD Academy, including SEND, behaviour and wellbeing training
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Friendly local support from consultants who know their schools
• Access to a wide range of Bristol school opportunities
• Regular work and long-term placements available
• £250 Refer a Friend Bonus when you recommend someone who works with us

What We Need to Clear You

• Passport or proof of right to work in the UK
• Two proofs of address (e.g. driving licence, utility bill, council tax statement)
• CV covering the last 10 years of work and/or education, with any gaps explained
• References covering the last 2 years (including childcare references where applicable)
• Overseas police check if you have lived abroad for 3 months or more within the last 5 years

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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