Special Educational And Behavioural Support Worker

Protocol Education; Bradford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider in Bradford is seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant for 1:1 behaviour support. The role is full-time, requiring a patient and committed individual to assist a primary pupil struggling with challenging behaviour. Key responsibilities include providing consistent support and collaborating with educators to foster a positive learning environment. Immediate start available.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free training including behaviour management

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities to grow in SEND roles

Qualifications

• Must have experience supporting children with challenging behaviour or special educational needs.
• Display a patient and resilient nature suitable for supporting children.
• Confidence in teamwork while also taking initiative when working one-on-one.

Responsibilities

• Provide positive support in and out of the classroom.
• Use de-escalation strategies to manage behaviour.
• Collaborate closely with teachers and support staff.
• Build trust and routine for child’s development.

Skills

Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour or SEND

Patient and resilient nature

Confidence working as part of a team

Commitment to making every day a fresh start

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Specialist Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Behaviour Support
Location: Bradford
Contract: Full-time (Monday to Friday) Long-Term
Start Date: Immediate

Make a real difference in one child’s school journey. We’re looking for a calm, committed, and compassionate Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a primary pupil in Bradford who needs support managing challenging behaviour. This is a chance to be that steady, trusted adult who helps a child feel safe, understood, and ready to learn.

Responsibilities

• Providing consistent, positive support in and out of the classroom
• Using de-escalation strategies and a calm approach to help manage behaviour
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider staff team
• Building trust and routine so the child can thrive in school life

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour or SEND
• A patient, resilient nature (with a good sense of humour helps too!)
• Confidence working as part of a team but able to take initiative 1:1
• A commitment to making every day a fresh start for the pupil you support

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella deductions)
• FREE training, including Thrive, behaviour management, and SEN support
• Dedicated consultant support from someone who knows your local schools
• Opportunities to grow and progress in SEND and behaviour specialist roles
• This is more than just a TA role—it's a chance to shape one child's future.

Apply today and let’s find you a role where your skills really matter.

Application and Safeguarding

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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