Positive Behaviour Facilitator

Are you someone who naturally connects with children, builds trust quickly and remains calm when challenges arise? Do you want a role where every day brings the opportunity to make a genuine difference?

Protocol Education is working with a range of welcoming primary schools across Bristol who are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate and proactive individuals to join them this October in a variety of classroom support roles.

Whether you're interested in behaviour support, SEND, one-to-one mentoring, classroom assistance or pastoral support, we have opportunities to match your strengths, experience and career goals.

This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for people who enjoy working with children and want to help pupils grow in confidence, overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

You don't need extensive school experience to get started. Many of our successful candidates come from backgrounds including youth work, coaching, care, support work, psychology, customer service, performing arts and other people-focused professions.

Available Opportunities

We are recruiting for a range of school support positions, including:

• Positive Behaviour Facilitators
• Learning Support Assistants
• SEN Teaching Assistants
• Classroom Support Assistants
• One-to-One Support Workers
• Behaviour Mentors
• SEMH Support Staff
• Intervention and Catch-Up Support Assistants
• Pastoral Support Assistants

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
• Building positive relationships that help children feel safe, valued and ready to learn
• Assisting teachers in creating engaging and inclusive learning environments
• Supporting children with a range of additional needs including SEMH, ASD and ADHD
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Promoting confidence, resilience and independence
• Helping pupils access learning and achieve personal goals
• Acting as a positive role model throughout the school day

Who Would Be Well-Suited to These Roles?

We welcome applications from individuals with experience in:

• Youth work
• Sports coaching
• Care and support services
• Mental health support
• Psychology or sociology studies
• Drama and performing arts
• Residential childcare
• Customer-facing roles
• Community support work
• Volunteering with children and young people

Most importantly, you'll be:

• Patient, resilient and adaptable
• A confident communicator
• Positive and proactive in your approach
• Passionate about supporting children
• Able to build strong relationships quickly
• Keen to learn and develop professionally

Pay & Benefits

• Daily pay rates from 92-94 per day
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Flexible work to suit your schedule
• Full-time, part-time and long-term opportunities available
• Potential permanent positions within schools
• Valuable experience for careers in education, psychology, social work and youth services
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant

Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• Free access to our CPD Academy, including SEND, wellbeing and behaviour management training
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Dedicated Bristol-based consultants who know their schools
• Access to a wide range of opportunities across Bristol
• Long-term placements and regular local work available
• 250 Refer a Friend Bonus

What We Need to Clear You

• Passport or proof of right to work in the UK
• Two proofs of address (e.g. driving licence, utility bill or council tax statement)
• A CV covering the last 10 years of work and/or education, with any gaps explained
• References covering the last 2 years (including childcare references where applicable)
• An overseas police check if you have lived abroad for 3 months or more within the last 5 years

Apply Today

If you're looking for a meaningful role where you can positively influence young lives, build valuable experience and become part of a supportive school community, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to explore the range of opportunities available across Bristol and find the school role that's right for you this October.

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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