If you’re someone who can stay calm, build trust, and bring consistency, this role could be a great fit.

We are recruiting a Behaviour Support Assistant in Gateshead within a specialist provision supporting pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.

This setting focuses on helping pupils re-engage with education through structure, support, and strong relationships.

Why candidates choose this role
• Clear behaviour systems and support
• Strong team environment
• Opportunity to make a real impact
• Training and progression opportunities

Responsibilities
• Support pupils in lessons and around school
• Provide 1:1 behaviour support
• Help de-escalate challenging situations
• Encourage positive engagement
• Work closely with teaching and pastoral teams

Skills & Qualities
• Experience with behaviour support or SEMH
• Calm and consistent approach
• Strong communication skills
• Resilient and reliable

Apply now and be the support that helps pupils move forward.

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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