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Some pupils just need the right adult beside them, someone calm, patient and consistent who believes they can succeed, even on the tough days. We’re working with a Pupil Referral Unit in Middlesbrough that is looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to join their team. This is a role where connection matters, trust takes time to build, and the smallest breakthroughs can make the biggest difference. The provision supports pupils with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges, so they’re looking for someone who can stay calm under pressure, build genuine relationships and provide the structure pupils need to feel safe and ready to learn. The role As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you’ll work closely with pupils both one-to-one and in small groups, helping them stay engaged with learning and supporting them to manage their behaviour and emotions in a positive way. You’ll play a key role in creating a predictable, supportive environment where pupils feel understood and encouraged. Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff, you’ll help implement behaviour strategies and personalised plans that support both learning and personal development. What you’ll be doing * Supporting pupils with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges * Working 1:1 with pupils who need additional guidance and support * Using calm and consistent approaches to de-escalate challenging situations * Encouraging pupils to develop coping strategies, confidence and resilience * Supporting behaviour plans and personalised learning approaches * Working collaboratively with teaching and pastoral teams to improve engagement What we’re looking for * Experience in a PRU, alternative provision, or SEN/SEMH setting is highly desirable * Backgrounds in youth work, care, coaching or education are also valued * Confidence managing challenging behaviour * A calm, patient and resilient mindset * Someone who genuinely wants to make a difference Thrive Training Not Thrive trained yet? That’s absolutely fine. Protocol Education offers free Thrive training, helping you develop deeper behaviour support skills and strengthening your profile with specialist knowledge that schools value, especially in PRU settings. If you’re looking for a role where every small step forward matters, we’d love to hear from you. Visit or email to find out more. 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.

Learning Support Assistant (SEN / Behaviour Support) Agency: Teaching PersonnelLocation: ThornabyStart Date: April / May 2026Hours: Full-time and part-time opportunities available About the RoleTeaching Personnel are working in partnership with secondary schools across Thornaby to recruit Learning Support Assistants to provide SEN and behaviour support during the summer term. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, additional learning barriers, or challenging behaviour. In this role, you will work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to support pupils both in and out of the classroom. You will help students to engage with learning, regulate emotions, develop confidence, and build positive relationships—playing a vital role in their academic and personal development. Who This Role SuitsThis position is ideal for someone who is patient, resilient, and motivated to make a positive difference in young people’s lives. It would suit candidates with experience in: • Education or school-based roles, • Care or support work, • Youth work or mentoring, • Psychology, sociology, or related fields, • Graduates or career-changers looking to move into SEN or education Key Responsibilities • Provide 1:1 and small group behaviour and learning support, • Support students with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, or additional learning barriers, • Implement agreed behaviour management strategies and individual support plans, • Assist with de-escalation, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution, • Support pupils within mainstream classrooms, intervention spaces, or alternative provision settings, • Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams, • Monitor, record, and report on student behaviour, engagement, and progress, • Promote a safe, calm, and inclusive learning environment The Ideal Candidate Essential: • Experience working with children or young people (education, care, youth work, or similar), • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • A calm, resilient, and adaptable approach, • Experience in a UK secondary school or SEMH setting, • Knowledge of behaviour support strategies or trauma-informed practice, • Team Teach or Positive Handling training, • Relevant qualifications (e.g. Education, Psychology, Youth Work, Health & Social Care) Why Work with Teaching Personnel? • Access to a wide range of local schools and placements, • Flexible working to suit your availability, • Competitive pay rates, paid weekly, • Ongoing CPD and safeguarding training, • Dedicated support from an experienced local consultant If you’re looking to build experience in SEN and behaviour support and want a rewarding role supporting young people in Thornaby, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to start your journey with Teaching Personnel. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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A caregiving service provider is seeking Care Assistants in Billingham to support an elderly lady. The role involves providing personal care, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a comfortable living environment. Ideal candidates should be reliable, compassionate, and have experience

Assistant Head Teacher Middlesbrough September 2026 Salary: UPS1 – UPS3 Are you an experienced teacher ready to step into an Assistant Head Teacher role with both teaching and pastoral responsibilities? Do you have the leadership skills to contribute effectively in SLT meetings and drive school improvement? Are you committed to supporting both staff development and student wellbeing in a dynamic school environment? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a forward-thinking school in Middlesbrough, known for its supportive leadership team and strong focus on pastoral care and staff development. The school promotes a positive and inclusive ethos, with a commitment to achieving high standards across both academic and personal development. The school is looking to appoint an Assistant Head Teacher on a long-term or permanent basis from September 2026. The successful Assistant Head Teacher will balance teaching responsibilities alongside a key pastoral leadership role, while contributing to regular SLT meetings and supporting whole-school strategic planning. The successful Assistant Head Teacher will have: • QTS and significant teaching experience within the UK • Proven experience in a leadership or middle leadership role • Strong understanding of safeguarding and pastoral care systems • Experience contributing to school improvement strategies • Excellent communication and organisational skills • A proactive and collaborative leadership approach In return for the above you can expect to receive: • A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process • Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply • CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel • Market leading rates of pay • TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash. If you are interested please email; Luke.jacob CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed) About TeacherActive TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and placing teachers and support staff into rewarding roles. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates. Equal Opportunities Statement TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job seeking services. Safeguarding and DBS Compliance Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment

Hourly Personal Care Assistant Complex needs Personal Care Assistant needed in Malborough, Wiltshire - Immediate start! We are recruiting on behalf of our client with a spinal cord injury, who is living in her home based in Wiltshire. She is looking for a team o

A Client Services Personal Assistant has responsibility to ensure that their skill set is up-to-date and they are familiar with our Firm’s Teams, key individuals, clients, internal systems and procedures. This will ensure that the Client Services Personal Assistant is able to carry out the role ef

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Previous experience working as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or in a senior administrative role. Personal Assistant to Director. Our client, a growing company within the payments and financial services sector, is seeking a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to support the

Personal Assistant required for a person in Hartlepool, various hours day and night £14 hr. Duties include personal care, washing, shaving, bed baths, hoisting, food preparation, shopping, and some housework.

Personal Assistant – Fleetwood. This role may particularly suit people with backgrounds in: care, education, SEN support, psychology, counselling, youth work, or personal assistant roles. Whatever the reason, we would like you to bring your personal qualities and values to us!.

This is an opportunity for an individual to undertake a key role for a one‑year fixed‑term contract at Gartnavel Royal Hospital as a Personal Assistant, providing a comprehensive range of secretarial and administrative support services for the Clinical Director in Psychiatry for West Glasgow and

We are looking for a highly motivated and personable individual with the ability to work collaboratively with staff across the School whilst providing exceptional support to the Head.This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with outstanding communication skills and professional judgement, a

We are working with a specialist law firm in their search for a Personal Assistant to support four senior non fee-earning stakeholders.

We're looking for a Personal Assistant to provide social support to a blind lady in Melton Mowbray.

A leading investment firm in Greater London is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Finance team.

I am a lady with autism looking for a personal assistant to encourage and support me to live independently in my own home and to support me so that I can go out and about and expand my social circle and to enjoy new things. SE1125MC - Personal Assistant/Befriender. A personal assistant is required t

You will also be issued with a Personal Assistants Handbook when your employment commences.

PLEASE NOTE: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL IS NOT THE EMPLOYER FOR THIS JOB.YOU WILL EITHER BE SELF-EMPLOYED OR DIRECTLY EMPLOYED BY THE INDIVIDUAL THAT YOU WILL BE SUPPORTING.An antique lover in the North Kilworth area requires support with daily living.You will be required to support the client wi

We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe.Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting‑edge technology and seamless client experience.We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to j

A leading care home provider in Elmbridge is seeking dedicated care staff to assist elderly residents with daily living activities.Responsibilities include supporting training for new staff and ensuring the well-being of clients.The ideal candidate should be compassionate and responsive, with a stro

A local council agency is looking for a dedicated Personal Assistant in Melton Mowbray to support a blind lady with daily activities. This role involves accompanying her to local community events and assisting with personal errands.

Job title: Personal Assistant (PA) Reporting to: The Employer Location: Hollywood near Wythall B47 Job purpose: To assist with a variety of tasks which will assist the person who needs care and support to live their personal and social life according to their wishes and interests. About the employer

A leading legal firm is seeking an Assistant Lawyer to manage a caseload of personal injury cases including Employers’ and Public Liability.

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This is a permanent, part-time Personal Assistant role, equivalent to two days per week, with working days and hours negotiable.

Band 5 - Executive/Personal Assistant – London. An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly organised and proactive Executive/Personal Assistant to support two senior members of the Senior Management Team (SMT) within a fast-paced and professional environment in London. The Executive/Personal

A local support service in the Thornton Cleveleys area is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to provide encouragement and support to a client experiencing anxiety.

We are seeking two proactive and highly organised Personal Assistants to provide dedicated support to senior MOPAC principals.

A local support service in the United Kingdom is looking for a caring individual to assist with transportation and outings for a client.Responsibilities include taking the client to shopping destinations and appointments, ensuring comfort and safety during travel.The role requires empathy, reliabili

Permanent Personal Assistant to Directors. We’re looking for a Personal Assistant to provide high-level, confidential support to a Director of Fundraising and Director of Strategy & Impact.

Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant.

Ad hoc team assistant support for the wider team.

A leading energy organization is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide high-quality executive support to directors.

A care support agency is looking for a Personal Support Assistant in the United Kingdom to assist a 19-year-old with learning disabilities.

Lead the Operations Assistant and ensure excellent presentation of the studio.

A Personal Support Assistant is required for 6 hours per week to help an elderly gentleman with some domestic duties and possible care (not personal care).

PERSONAL ASSISTANT to CEO/CO-FOUNDER. As Personal Assistant at FlightStory, you will provide essential day-to-day support to the CEO and wider leadership team, helping the office run smoothly and efficiently. Oversee personal logistics with care and confidentiality, enabling the executives' personal

Tradition is currently seeking to appoint a Personal Assistant to be based within the London office.

You will also be issued with a Personal Assistants Handbook when your employment commences.

A local authority in England seeks a self-employed Personal Assistant to support an individual in the Wigston area.

A professional family in Notting Hill is seeking a fluent French-speaking Private Assistant for a part-time role (16 hours per week).

Relief Personal Assistant to cover staff sickness and holidays, 6 hours per week, located in Banchory.

Personal Assistant (Admin, Marketing & Scribe).

Personal & Operational Assistance.

A hospitality firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly organised Part-Time Personal Assistant.

Do you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and enjoy supporting senior leaders? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Personal Assistant to support the Director/Deputy Director within the National FCRM Directorate.

Owen Reed is looking for a Legal PA for a top law firm in London.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal PA to join a busy litigation team, providing high‑quality support to a group of lawyers across a broad range of contentious matters.The successful candidate will be highly orga