At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with emotional and behavioural needs in a calm, safe environment.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at Protocol Education making a real difference.
- Benefits: Weekly pay, free training, and long-term opportunities in a supportive community.
- Other info: Dynamic role with the chance to change lives, one student at a time.
- Why this job: Be the steady presence that helps students believe in their potential.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEMH or SEND is a bonus; a good sense of humour is essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Behaviour & Inclusion Support in West Leeds. Start in June | Full-time | Pay based on experience.
Not every young person needs another sanction or to not be completely understood. Sometimes, they just need one adult who doesn’t give up on them. The calm one. The steady presence. The person who can walk into chaos and help things feel safe again.
We’re looking for Behaviour & Inclusion Support staff to join a specialist setting in West Leeds, supporting pupils from KS1 to KS4 who’ve found mainstream education tough going. Some students have experienced trauma. Some have been excluded. Some are carrying more than most adults ever see. This role is all about relationships. Showing up consistently. Holding boundaries without confrontation. Helping young people trust school again, one day at a time.
What the role looks like:
- Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
- Helping students regulate emotions and settle into routines
- Using humour, patience, and structure to build trust
- Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff to create calm, safe spaces
- Spotting when a student is struggling, before things escalate
- Celebrating the small wins that actually mean everything
Because behaviour isn’t “bad”. It’s communication. And the right support at the right time can completely change a young person’s path.
You’ll probably be a great fit if you…
- Stay calm when things get loud
- Don’t take behaviour personally
- Can balance warmth with clear boundaries
- Believe consistency matters more than perfection
- Want a role where you genuinely make a difference
A good sense of humour helps too. Some days, tea and tactical biscuits go a long way.
What you’ll need:
- An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply for one
- Two recent references
- A solid understanding of safeguarding
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, SEND, or behavioural needs is a big bonus
Why Protocol Education?
- Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella company faff
- FREE CPD including Team Teach and Thrive training
- A consultant who understands specialist settings and actually picks up the phone
- Long-term opportunities where you become part of the school community, not just “cover”
- Not Thrive trained yet? No problem. We’ll get you booked onto our FREE Thrive training to help build your confidence and toolkit even further.
This role won’t always be easy. But it will matter. You could be the reason a student starts believing they can succeed in school again. Apply now or drop us a message for a friendly 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.
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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Protocol Education website.
SEMH Inclusion Support Worker — Calm, Trust, Impact employer: Protocol Education
At Protocol Education, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of young people. Our supportive work culture fosters strong relationships and provides ongoing professional development opportunities, including free training in Team Teach and Thrive, ensuring you have the tools to succeed in your role. Located in West Leeds, you'll be part of a community that values consistency, compassion, and the belief that every child deserves a chance to thrive, making your work both meaningful and rewarding.
