Emotional and Behavioural Support Worker

Job description

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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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bath

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English