Behaviour & Inclusion Practitioner

Harrogate, North Yorkshire Start Date: November 2026 ⏰ Full-Time Competitive Daily Rate | PAYE Weekly Pay

Behaviour Support Worker | SEMH Support | Inclusion Practitioner | Behaviour Mentor

Some young people don't need another person telling them what they've done wrong.

They need someone who listens. Someone consistent. Someone who understands that behaviour is often a form of communication.

We're recruiting a Behaviour & Inclusion Practitioner for a specialist education setting in Harrogate, supporting young people with SEMH needs, SEND, autism, ADHD, trauma-related behaviours and barriers to learning.

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced Behaviour Support Workers, Behaviour Mentors, Teaching Assistants, Youth Workers, Support Workers, Inclusion Practitioners, Residential Care Workers, SEND Support Staff and SEMH Practitioners looking to make a genuine impact.

The Role

As a Behaviour & Inclusion Practitioner, you will:

• Support students across Key Stage 2, 3 and Key Stage 4. Some potential work with Post 16 
• Deliver targeted 1:1 support and small group interventions
• Build positive relationships that promote engagement and emotional wellbeing
• Support pupils with SEMH, SEND, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and ADHD
• Implement positive behaviour support strategies and trauma-informed approaches
• Help young people develop emotional regulation and resilience
• Create a safe, consistent and nurturing learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams and external professionals
• Remove barriers to learning and support pupils to achieve positive outcomes

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Remains calm and professional in challenging situations
• Understands that behaviour is often rooted in unmet need
• Builds trust through consistency, patience and empathy
• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Believes every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed
• Is resilient, proactive and committed to safeguarding

Experience We Welcome

Candidates with experience in any of the following are encouraged to apply:

• Behaviour Support Worker
• Behaviour Mentor
• Inclusion Practitioner
• SEMH Support
• Teaching Assistant
• SEND Teaching Assistant
• Youth Worker
• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Alternative Provision (AP)
• Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)
• Residential Childcare
• Children's Support Worker
• Mental Health Support Worker
• Family Support Worker
• Care Worker
• Education Support Worker

Essential Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Two professional references
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Right to work in the UK
• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people

Why Work with Protocol Education?

✅ Competitive PAYE weekly pay with no umbrella fees

✅ Access to FREE CPD and accredited training, including:

• Team Teach
• Thrive
• Safeguarding
• Behaviour Management
• SEND Awareness
• Autism Awareness

✅ Dedicated specialist education consultant

✅ Long-term and permanent opportunities available

✅ Career progression within SEND Schools, SEMH Schools, PRUs, Alternative Provisions and Specialist Settings

Free Thrive Training Available

Not Thrive trained?

We'll provide access to our FREE Thrive training programme, helping you develop sought-after skills in emotional development, trauma-informed practice and positive behaviour support.

Apply Today

If you're looking for:

• Behaviour Support Worker Jobs in Harrogate
• Behaviour Mentor Jobs in North Yorkshire
• SEMH Support Roles
• Inclusion Practitioner Vacancies
• SEND Support Jobs
• Alternative Provision Opportunities
• PRU Support Roles
• Youth Worker Jobs in Education

We would love to hear from you.

Every young person deserves someone who believes in them.

Apply today or contact Protocol Education for an informal conversation about this opportunity.