Behaviour & Inclusion Practitioner
Harrogate, North Yorkshire Start Date: November 2026 ⏰ Full-Time Competitive Daily Rate | PAYE Weekly Pay
Behaviour Support Worker | SEMH Support | Inclusion Practitioner | Behaviour Mentor
Some young people don't need another person telling them what they've done wrong.
They need someone who listens. Someone consistent. Someone who understands that behaviour is often a form of communication.
We're recruiting a Behaviour & Inclusion Practitioner for a specialist education setting in Harrogate, supporting young people with SEMH needs, SEND, autism, ADHD, trauma-related behaviours and barriers to learning.
This is an ideal opportunity for experienced Behaviour Support Workers, Behaviour Mentors, Teaching Assistants, Youth Workers, Support Workers, Inclusion Practitioners, Residential Care Workers, SEND Support Staff and SEMH Practitioners looking to make a genuine impact.
The Role
As a Behaviour & Inclusion Practitioner, you will:
Support students across Key Stage 2, 3 and Key Stage 4. Some potential work with Post 16
Deliver targeted 1:1 support and small group interventions
Build positive relationships that promote engagement and emotional wellbeing
Support pupils with SEMH, SEND, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and ADHD
Implement positive behaviour support strategies and trauma-informed approaches
Help young people develop emotional regulation and resilience
Create a safe, consistent and nurturing learning environment
Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams and external professionals
Remove barriers to learning and support pupils to achieve positive outcomes
About You
We're looking for someone who:
Remains calm and professional in challenging situations
Understands that behaviour is often rooted in unmet need
Builds trust through consistency, patience and empathy
Has strong communication and relationship-building skills
Believes every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed
Is resilient, proactive and committed to safeguarding
Experience We Welcome
Candidates with experience in any of the following are encouraged to apply:
Behaviour Support Worker
Behaviour Mentor
Inclusion Practitioner
SEMH Support
Teaching Assistant
SEND Teaching Assistant
Youth Worker
Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Alternative Provision (AP)
Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)
Residential Childcare
Children's Support Worker
Mental Health Support Worker
Family Support Worker
Care Worker
Education Support Worker
Essential Requirements
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
Two professional references
Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
Right to work in the UK
Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people
Why Work with Protocol Education?
✅ Competitive PAYE weekly pay with no umbrella fees
✅ Access to FREE CPD and accredited training, including:
Team Teach
Thrive
Safeguarding
Behaviour Management
SEND Awareness
Autism Awareness
✅ Dedicated specialist education consultant
✅ Long-term and permanent opportunities available
✅ Career progression within SEND Schools, SEMH Schools, PRUs, Alternative Provisions and Specialist Settings
Free Thrive Training Available
Not Thrive trained?
We'll provide access to our FREE Thrive training programme, helping you develop sought-after skills in emotional development, trauma-informed practice and positive behaviour support.
Apply Today
If you're looking for:
Behaviour Support Worker Jobs in Harrogate
Behaviour Mentor Jobs in North Yorkshire
SEMH Support Roles
Inclusion Practitioner Vacancies
SEND Support Jobs
Alternative Provision Opportunities
PRU Support Roles
Youth Worker Jobs in Education
We would love to hear from you.
Every young person deserves someone who believes in them.
Apply today or contact Protocol Education for an informal conversation about this opportunity.
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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