Emotional and Behavioural Support Worker

We're looking for a dedicated Emotional and Behavioural Support Worker to join us, supporting pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour in a flexible roles throughout Bath and North East Somerset.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference and can build strong, positive relationships with young people. You'll play a key role in helping pupils feel supported, stay engaged, and navigate challenges in a structured environment.

If you're calm under pressure, resilient, and motivated to have a real impact, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils within lessons and across the school day
• Provide targeted 1:1 emotional and behavioural support
• De-escalate challenging situations calmly and effectively
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning
• Work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams

Why candidates choose this role

• Clear and consistent behaviour systems
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pupils' lives
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

Skills & Qualities

• Experience supporting behaviour or working with SEMH needs
• Calm, patient, and consistent approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Resilient, reliable, and committed

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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