Behaviour Support Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning?Protocol Education is recruiting a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to join a successful secondary school in Cramlington, Northumberland. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals considering careers in Teaching, Educational Psychology, Social Work, Youth Work, Mental Health Support or Counselling.The school is committed to developing confident, resilient and ambitious learners, creating a positive environment where students are encouraged to succeed academically while developing the personal skills needed for life beyond education.Cramlington, Northumberland£92.63 - £115.00 per day (PAYE)Full-Time | Immediate & January Starts Available | Long-Term OpportunityThe Role As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will: Support students on a one-to-one and small-group basisBuild positive relationships with pupils who require additional supportPromote positive behaviour and engagement in learningSupport students with Autism (ASC), ADHD and SEMH needsHelp young people develop confidence and emotional resilienceAssist students in overcoming barriers to learningWork closely with teachers, pastoral teams and SEND staffContribute to a safe, supportive and inclusive school environment Every day presents an opportunity to make a genuine difference while developing valuable skills highly sought after across education and wider support professions.Why Choose This Opportunity? Gain valuable experience working directly with young peopleDevelop behaviour management and de-escalation skillsBuild experience supporting students with additional needsStrengthen applications for teacher training and postgraduate studyDevelop safeguarding and mentoring expertiseAccess excellent CPD and specialist SEND trainingWork within a supportive school environmentLong-term opportunities with routes into permanent employment Why This School? This thriving secondary school combines strong academic expectations with a genuine commitment to student wellbeing and personal development. Staff work collaboratively to support students both inside and outside the classroom, helping them become resilient, confident and successful young adults.The school offers excellent facilities, extensive enrichment opportunities and a broad curriculum, creating an engaging environment for students and staff alike.We're Looking For A genuine passion for supporting young peopleStrong communication and interpersonal skillsA calm, patient and resilient approachExcellent relationship-building abilitiesConfidence supporting students who may present challenging behavioursA proactive and adaptable attitudePrevious experience in education, care, coaching, youth work or mentoring is desirable but not essential Whether you've worked in schools, residential care, sports coaching, youth services, community projects or customer-facing roles, we'd love to hear from you.Pay & Benefits £92.63 - £115.00 per day (PAYE only)Weekly payNo umbrella companiesFREE access to our CPD AcademyFREE Thrive trainingDedicated consultant supportLong-term and permanent opportunities Apply Today If you're ready to make a genuine difference to young people's lives while gaining valuable experience within education, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about this Behaviour Support Assistant opportunity in Cramlington.    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.