Behaviour Support Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning?

Protocol Education is working with a highly regarded secondary school in Hexham seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to join their supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals considering careers in Teaching, Educational Psychology, Youth Work, Social Work, Mental Health or SEND.

The school is committed to helping students develop confidence, resilience and independence, creating a positive environment where every learner is encouraged to achieve their full potential. The school also benefits from a large and successful sixth form and a strong culture built around respect, engagement and aspiration.

Hexham, Northumberland
£92.63 - £115.00 per day (PAYE)
Full-Time | Immediate & January Starts Available | Long-Term Opportunity

The Role

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will:

• Support students on a one-to-one and small-group basis
• Build positive relationships with pupils who require additional support
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning
• Support students with SEMH needs, Autism (ASC) and ADHD
• Help young people develop emotional regulation strategies
• Work alongside teachers, pastoral teams and SEND staff
• Support attendance, wellbeing and personal development initiatives
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive school environment

Why This School?

This successful 13-18 secondary school has an excellent reputation across Northumberland and is known for its welcoming, supportive culture. Students are encouraged to engage positively with their learning, show respect for others and aspire to ambitious future pathways. The school combines strong academic standards with a genuine commitment to student wellbeing and personal development.

We're Looking For

• A genuine passion for supporting young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Excellent relationship-building abilities
• Confidence working with challenging behaviours
• Previous experience in education, care, youth work, coaching or mentoring is desirable but not essential

Whether you've worked in schools, youth settings, sports coaching, residential care or community projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay & Benefits

• £92.63 - £115.00 per day (PAYE only)
• Weekly pay
• No umbrella companies
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• FREE Thrive training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Long-term and permanent opportunities

Apply Today

If you're ready to make a genuine difference while gaining valuable experience supporting young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about this Behaviour Support Assistant opportunity in Hexham.

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.

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