1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant

1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant – SEND Specialist School
Location: North Tyneside area
Salary: £89–£103 per day
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2025

Are you passionate about supporting young people with complex needs? A well-respected specialist provision for students aged 3–16 with a range of additional needs—including emotional, social, and behavioural challenges—is looking for a resilient and compassionate 1:1 Support Assistant to join their dedicated team.

This is a fulfilling role working closely with a pupil who requires personalised, consistent support to access learning, regulate behaviour, and build confidence in a nurturing and structured environment.

What you\’ll be doing:

• Providing 1:1 support to a pupil across the school day

• Supporting emotional regulation, behaviour management, and social development

• Working collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external specialists

• Acting as a trusted adult and positive role model

• Encouraging independence, self-esteem, and inclusion

Who we’re looking for:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH, or behavioural needs

• A calm, patient, and consistent approach to challenges

• Confidence in de-escalation and communication strategies

• A team-focused mindset and a willingness to adapt

• A genuine desire to make a difference in young lives

What you’ll gain:

• A varied and rewarding role where your support has real impact

• Ongoing training and professional development

• A chance to work in a supportive school with a strong, inclusive ethos

• The opportunity to be part of a team that helps children thrive against the odds

If you’re motivated by helping children overcome barriers to learning and want to be part of a school that champions every pupil, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and a short statement explaining why this role is right for you.

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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