1:1 Behaviour Support Worker

1 week ago


Gateshead, United Kingdom Protocol Education Full time

If you’re the kind of person who can stay steady when emotions run high and spot the small wins others might miss, this could be the perfect role for you.A brilliant specialist school in Gateshead is looking for a 1:1 SEMH Behaviour Support Worker to join their team. Their pupils often need someone patient, grounded, and genuinely caring by their side, and that’s where you come in. You’ll be the calm voice, the steady presence, and the person a pupil learns to trust.What you’ll be doing Supporting one pupil with significant social, emotional, or behavioural needs Helping them manage emotions, build self-regulation skills, and access learning Using restorative, trauma-informed approaches to create positive change Working closely with teachers, mentors, and leaders who value teamwork Creating consistent routines that help the pupil feel safe and understood What we’re looking for Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, or complex backgrounds Someone who can keep calm during meltdowns, step-backs and tricky moments A warm, patient communicator who builds trust slowly and respectfully Confidence using de-escalation strategies or a willingness to learn An understanding of how early experiences impact behaviour and wellbeing What you get with Protocol Education Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella deductions Free CPD, including behaviour support, de-escalation, and trauma-informed practice A dedicated consultant who genuinely supports you Long-term roles in schools that value specialist support staff Referral bonuses when you recommend friends or colleagues If you want a role where you can help a young person feel seen, supported, and safe, this specialist setting in Gateshead could be a brilliant fit. Let’s find you a role where your patience and resilience make a real difference.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 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.



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