Job Description:

Some children need more than support. They need someone who believes in them, understands them, and stays consistent when things feel challenging.

Protocol Education is working closely with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in the BS5 area to recruit a dedicated Behaviour Specialist SEN Support Assistant for a November 2026 start.

This is a highly rewarding 1:1 role supporting a pupil with significant behavioural, emotional, and additional learning needs. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping a child feel safe, understood, and able to engage positively with school life.

We're looking for someone who can bring patience, resilience, and a calm approach to every interaction. Someone who understands that behaviour is communication and recognises that some of the most important progress happens outside of academic outcomes.

Whether it's helping a child successfully transition between activities, regulate their emotions, build confidence, or develop positive relationships, your support will have a lasting impact.

The Role

As a Behaviour Specialist SEN Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with complex behavioural and additional learning needs
• Implement personalised behaviour support plans and intervention strategies
• Use effective de-escalation techniques and emotional regulation approaches
• Support the pupil to access learning and engage positively with classroom activities
• Build a consistent, trusting, and nurturing relationship
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and pastoral team
• Monitor progress and share observations with school staff and professionals
• Promote independence, resilience, and positive coping strategies
• Celebrate small successes and help build confidence every day

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a school that values inclusion, teamwork, and positive outcomes for every child.

Why Choose Protocol Education?

✅ £14.30 - £15.25 per hour

✅ Weekly PAYE pay

✅ November 2026 start

✅ Long-term opportunity within a supportive primary school

✅ Dedicated consultants with specialist SEND expertise

✅ Access to free CPD and professional development opportunities

✅ Free Thrive training

✅ Ongoing support throughout your placement

✅ Local opportunities across Bristol

✅ £50 Refer-a-Friend bonus

A Bit About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children with high-needs SEND and behavioural challenges
• Is calm, patient, and emotionally resilient
• Understands the importance of consistency, routine, and relationship-based support
• Is confident supporting pupils with behavioural, communication, and emotional regulation needs
• Can work effectively in a dedicated 1:1 role
• Has a strong understanding of inclusive practice and personalised support strategies
• Builds positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
• Remains calm and solution-focused when faced with challenging situations
• Is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and reach their potential

Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, ADHD, ASD, attachment needs, trauma-related behaviours, or communication difficulties would be highly beneficial.

What We Need to Clear You

To get you registered and ready for work, we'll need:

• Passport or proof of right to work in the UK
• Two proofs of address
• A CV covering the last 10 years of employment and/or education, with any gaps explained
• References covering the last two years, including SEN, education, childcare, or relevant support work where applicable
• An overseas police check if you have lived abroad for three months or more within the last five years

Ready to Make a Real Difference This November?

If you're an experienced Behaviour or SEND Support professional looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact on a child's confidence, wellbeing, and future success, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to become a Behaviour Specialist SEN Support Assistant in BS5 and help transform a child's school experience through patience, consistency, and outstanding support.

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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