Behaviour Support Assistant (PRU)

Protocol Education
📍 South Shields, England, United Kingdom 💼 FULL TIME 🕒 Posted June 04, 2026

Job Description

Protocol Education is currently recruiting for a Behaviour Support Assistant to join a well-established Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in South Shields. This setting supports young people aged 11–16 who require an alternative approach to education due to social, emotional, and behavioural needs.


This role would suit candidates from education, youth work, mentoring, coaching, care, or residential support backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities:



  • Providing 1:1 mentoring and classroom support
  • Supporting pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
  • Building positive relationships and trust with learners
  • Supporting emotional regulation and conflict resolution
  • E...

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Job Details

  • Location South Shields, England
  • Job Type FULL TIME
  • Category Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
  • Posted Date June 04, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 14, 2026