Great with children who need a little extra guidance?

We’re working with welcoming mainstream primary schools in Southwark looking for Behaviour Support Assistants who can help pupils stay focused, confident, and ready to learn.

This role is all about building trust. You’ll be supporting pupils who may struggle with behaviour or emotional regulation, helping them develop positive routines and feel successful in the classroom.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting pupils who need extra help managing behaviour and emotions

• Providing 1:1 or small group support in and out of the classroom

• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff

• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in learning

What we’re looking for

• Experience working with children or young people (schools, youth work, coaching, care, or mentoring)

• A calm, patient, and confident approach

• Someone who can build strong relationships and set clear boundaries

• A genuine interest in supporting pupils’ wellbeing and development

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies

• FREE access to our CPD Academy

• Support from a dedicated consultant

• Opportunities across mainstream and SEND schools

The best behaviour support staff are the ones who see the child behind the behaviour. If you’re someone who can stay calm, build trust, and help pupils have better days at school, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and let’s find a school where you can make a real impact.

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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