Job description
Behaviour Support
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £85 - £95 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people by supporting positive behaviour and personal growth?
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support professional to join schools in Sheffield, helping students overcome challenges and thrive in both their academic and personal lives.
This role is ideal for someone with resilience, patience, and the ability to build positive relationships with students who may present challenging behaviours. You will play a key role in creating a supportive and structured environment that encourages learning and wellbeing.
Main Responsibilities of a Behaviour Support:
- Support students with behavioural, social, and emotional needs in the classroom and wider school environment.
- Work closely with teachers to implement tailored strategies that promote positive behaviour.
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to help students develop coping skills and self-regulation.
- Monitor behaviour and progress, offering constructive feedback and encouragement.
- Build strong relationships with staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to support.
- Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion across the school.
Skills & Requirements:
- Experience working with young people, ideally in a behaviour support or pastoral role.
- Strong understanding of behaviour management and safeguarding practices.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to remain calm, patient, and solution-focused in challenging situations.
- Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, youth work, or a related field are desirable.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply via GSL Education.
Why join GSL Education?
- Competitive daily pay rates.
- Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- Support from dedicated consultants throughout your journey.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the “Behaviour Support” role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.