Behaviour Support Assistant

Are you an experienced Behaviour Support Assistant, Youth Worker, Teaching Assistant or support professional with a passion for helping young people reach their full potential?

An ambitious and inclusive secondary school in Newcastle is looking for a resilient and compassionate Behaviour Support Assistant to join its pastoral team this September.

This is a school where Kindness, Integrity, Determination, Manners, Ambition and Positivity are at the heart of everything they do. Staff are committed to building positive relationships with students, creating a calm and supportive learning environment where every young person feels valued, respected and able to succeed.

Whether you've worked in education, youth work, residential care, mentoring or another behaviour-focused role, this is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Newcastle upon Tyne
£92.63 – £108.00 per day (PAYE)
Full-Time | September Start | Long-Term Opportunity with Permanent Potential

The Role

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for students who require additional behavioural and pastoral support
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism (ASC) and ADHD
• Help students regulate their emotions and remain engaged with learning
• Promote positive behaviour through consistent routines and restorative approaches
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral leaders and the SEND team to implement personalised support plans
• Encourage resilience, confidence and independence both inside and outside the classroom

You'll play a vital role in helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve success.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Strong pastoral and inclusion team
• Supportive leadership and collaborative staff culture
• Excellent opportunities for CPD and career progression
• Inclusive school where relationships are at the heart of student success
• Clear behaviour systems and consistent expectations
• Long-term opportunity with potential for a permanent role

This is a school where support staff are recognised for the positive difference they make every single day.

We're Looking For

• Experience supporting young people with behavioural or additional needs
• Backgrounds in education, youth work, mentoring, coaching, residential care or similar are highly desirable
• Calm, resilient and confident individuals
• Excellent communication and de-escalation skills
• A positive, proactive approach to behaviour support
• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed

Qualifications in Psychology, Criminology, Education, Health & Social Care or related fields are welcomed but not essential.

Pay & Benefits

• £92.63 – £108.00 per day (PAYE only)
• Weekly pay
• No umbrella companies
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• FREE Thrive training through Protocol Education
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Why Apply Through Protocol Education?

We're helping passionate support professionals build rewarding careers in education by placing them in schools where they can make a genuine difference.

If you're looking for a role where your ability to build relationships, encourage positive behaviour and support young people will have a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat about the role.

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.

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