Behaviour Support Assistant (ASD)

Some children need a little extra support to feel safe, settled, and ready to learn. That's where you come in.

Protocol Education is working with welcoming and inclusive primary schools across the BS31 area seeking dedicated Behaviour Support Assistants to join their teams from January 2027 through to the end of the academic year.

The new year is the perfect time to make a meaningful difference. In this rewarding role, you'll support pupils who require additional guidance with emotional regulation, behaviour, and engagement, helping them develop the confidence and skills needed to succeed both in and out of the classroom.

Working closely with teachers, SEND professionals, and pastoral teams, you'll provide the consistency, encouragement, and positive relationships that can transform a child's school experience.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils requiring additional behavioural or emotional support
• Help children develop positive coping strategies and emotional regulation skills
• Support pupils to engage positively with learning and school life
• Build strong, trusting relationships that promote confidence and resilience
• Implement behaviour support strategies and individual support plans
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and wider support staff
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and self-esteem
• Celebrate progress and successes, however big or small

This role is about more than managing behaviour. It's about helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.

Why Choose Protocol Education?

✅ £92 - £95 per day PAYE

✅ Weekly pay

✅ Long-term opportunity from January through to July

✅ Flexible opportunities to suit your lifestyle and career goals

✅ Local school placements, reducing travel time

✅ Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

✅ Free CPD and professional development opportunities

✅ Easy-to-use booking and payroll systems

✅ £50 Refer-a-Friend bonus

A Bit About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Is calm, patient, and nurturing in their approach
• Has experience supporting children or young people, particularly those with SEMH, SEND, or behavioural needs
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families
• Is confident delivering 1:1 support and small-group interventions
• Understands the importance of consistency and clear boundaries
• Remains resilient and positive when faced with challenges
• Is passionate about helping children develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning

Experience supporting pupils with ADHD, ASD, anxiety, attachment needs, or trauma-related behaviours would be advantageous but is not essential.

What We Need to Clear You

To get you registered and ready for work, we'll need:

• Passport or proof of right to work in the UK
• Two proofs of address
• A CV covering the last 10 years of employment and/or education, with any gaps explained
• References covering the last two years, including childcare, education, or relevant support work where applicable
• An overseas police check if you have lived abroad for three months or more within the last five years

Ready to Make a Difference in 2027?

If you're looking for a role where you can have a lasting impact on children's confidence, wellbeing, and educational success, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to become a Behaviour Support Assistant in BS31 and start the new year making a real difference in pupils' lives.

 

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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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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