SEN & Behaviour Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

CPD training

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities across Bristol primary

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is recruiting graduates to support pupils with SEND in Bristol primary schools. This role focuses on applying caring and developmental skills to help children thrive, not teaching subjects from your degree.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, building relationships and supporting emotional regulation, learning engagement and positive behaviours while collaborating with teachers and safeguarding teams.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates with a degree in Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Education or related subject.
• No teaching of degree subject; apply qualities to support pupils with SEN/SEMH needs.
• Experience working with children and understanding of safeguarding is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils needing guidance
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and emotional regulation
• Support learning and engagement in the classroom
• Encourage positive behaviours and celebrate progress
• Work alongside teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
• Use a calm, consistent approach to support individual needs

Skills

Compassionate

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Active listening

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Resilience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Education or related

Job description

Recently graduated with a degree in Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Education or a related subject and looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference?

Protocol Education is working with primary schools across Bristol to recruit compassionate, resilient and emotionally intelligent graduates for rewarding SEN and Behaviour Support Assistant positions.

This isn't about teaching your degree subject. It's about applying the qualities and understanding you've developed through your studies to support children who need positive role models, consistency and encouragement to thrive in school.

Whether you're considering a future in psychology, mental health, social work, counselling, education or youth justice, this role offers invaluable hands-on experience supporting children with a range of additional needs.

Why Graduates from These Backgrounds Thrive in Schools

Your degree has helped you develop qualities that schools highly value:

• Understanding of behaviour, relationships and individual differences
• Empathy and emotional intelligence
• Strong communication and active listening skills
• The ability to build trust and positive relationships
• Patience, resilience and adaptability
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• A genuine interest in helping others overcome challenges
• Professionalism, safeguarding awareness and strong boundaries

These qualities are particularly valuable when supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH needs, autism, ADHD, anxiety or barriers to learning.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils who need additional guidance
• Building positive, trusting relationships with children
• Helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and emotional regulation
• Supporting learning and engagement in the classroom
• Encouraging positive behaviours and celebrating progress
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
• Using a calm and consistent approach to support individual needs

Every day is different, but the impact you have can be life-changing.

We're Looking For People Who Are

• Compassionate, patient and understanding
• Confident communicators and relationship builders
• Calm under pressure and able to adapt to different situations
• Passionate about supporting children and young people
• Interested in child development, behaviour and wellbeing
• Resilient and able to remain positive when faced with challenges
• Looking to gain meaningful experience before progressing into professional careers

Why Choose Protocol Education?

• £92-£94 per day, paid weekly via PAYE
• Flexible, long-term and permanent opportunities available
• Free access to CPD, SEND and behaviour management training
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey
• Opportunities across Bristol primary schools
• Valuable experience for future careers and postgraduate study
• £50 Refer-a-Friend Bonus

Ideal Experience for Future Careers In

• Educational Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Mental Health Services
• Social Work
• Counselling
• Family Support
• Youth Justice
• SEND and Behaviour Support
• Teaching and Education

What We Need to Clear You

• Passport or proof of right to work in the UK
• Two proofs of address
• A CV covering the last 10 years of work or education, with any gaps explained
• References covering the last 2 years
• An overseas police check if you've lived abroad for 3 months or more in the past 5 years

Don't worry if that sounds like a lot. We'll guide you through every step.

Make a Difference Every Day

Your degree has equipped you with much more than academic knowledge. If you're empathetic, resilient and passionate about supporting young people, you could have exactly the qualities schools are looking for.

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.