Behaviour Support Assistant

A large and inclusive secondary school in Ashington, Northumberland is looking for a calm and resilient Behaviour Support Assistant to join the team.

This is a school with a strong pastoral focus, where supporting behaviour and wellbeing is a key priority. Staff work together to create a structured, consistent environment, helping students develop the tools they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom.

If you’re someone who can stay calm under pressure, build strong relationships, and support students to make positive choices, this is a rewarding and impactful role.

Ashington, Northumberland
£92.63 – £110.18 per day (PAYE)
Full-Time | Immediate Start

The Role

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will:

• Work closely with students who need additional behavioural support
• Provide 1:1 and small group interventions
• Support students in managing emotions and staying regulated
• Help de-escalate situations in a calm and consistent manner
• Work alongside teaching and pastoral staff to implement behaviour strategies
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students

You’ll play a key role in helping students stay in class, stay engaged, and make progress.

What This School Is Like

Staff working here benefit from:

• A strong focus on behaviour support and student wellbeing
• Clear systems and consistent routines
• Supportive and visible leadership
• A collaborative, team-focused staff environment
• A community-driven approach to education

It’s a school where patience, consistency, and relationships make all the difference.

Who This Role Suits

This role is ideal for:

• Graduates considering careers in educational psychology, youth work, or teaching
• Individuals with experience in behaviour support, care, or mentoring
• Calm, resilient individuals who can handle challenging situations
• People who are empathetic, patient, and consistent
• Strong communicators who can build trust and rapport

No prior school experience is required. If you’ve got the right mindset and approach, you’ll be supported to succeed.

Pay & Benefits

• £92.63 – £110.18 per day (PAYE only)
• Weekly pay
• Immediate start
• FREE access to our CPD Academy, including behaviour and safeguarding training
• Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

If you’re looking to make a real difference, build valuable experience, and support students in a meaningful way, this could be the perfect next step.

Apply now or drop us a message to chat it through, we’ll keep things simple and help you get started.

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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