Behaviour Support Assistant – Start ASAP Do you believe you can make a difference? ❤️ Are you passionate about working with SEND/SEMH pupils? Are you a strong role model who can inspire young minds? A specialist provision in Southend is on the lookout for a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to work with students aged 11-16 who have SEMH and complex needs. ✨ Why this role? This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to change lives Many of our students have faced significant challenges, and they need someone who believes in them and can provide the stability, guidance, and encouragement they deserve. What we’re looking for: ✔ Confident in de-escalation strategies & managing challenging behaviours ✔ Ability to build strong relationships with students ✔ Empathetic, resilient & understanding of SEND/SEMH needs ✔ Experience in outdoor activities, sports, creative arts, or food tech is a huge plus ⚽ ⏰ Hours: 8:15 AM - 3:45 PM, Monday to Friday Competitive salary offered If you’re ready to make an impact and be part of an incredible team, APPLY NOW ✨ 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.