Jobs, fresher vacancy - Behaviour Support Assistant • County Durham

Company: Protocol Education

County Durham

If you’re the kind of person who can stay calm when a day gets a bit stormy, and you enjoy helping young people feel grounded and understood, this could be a brilliant next step for you.We’re working with a fantastic SEN school in Durham that supports pupils with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs. They’re looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant who’s steady, patient and genuinely wants to help pupils feel safe, supported and ready to learn.What you’ll be doing Providing 1:1 and small-group behaviour support throughout the school day Helping pupils regulate emotions, manage routines and stay engaged in lessons Using consistent, positive strategies recommended by the pastoral and SEN teams Building trust with pupils who rely on calm adults around them Supporting teachers to create a settled, positive classroom environment Celebrating the small steps forward… because they’re the ones that matter What the school is looking for Someone who stays composed and reassuring under pressure A good communicator who builds positive relationships quickly Experience in behaviour support, youth work, care or SEN is helpful, but not essential A flexible, team-focused approach A natural warmth that helps young people feel safe and understood You don’t need to be an expert. The right mindset matters far more than a long CV.Why work with Protocol Education? Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella deductions Free access to online CPD, including behaviour management and SEN support A supportive consultant who understands SEN settings Opportunities to grow, develop and move into long-term specialist roles Simple, straightforward registration If this sounds like the job role for you please send across your CV!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 see visit the Protocol Education website.