Job description

Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Location: Staxton, North Yorkshire
Salary: £88 – £110 per day
Start Date: ASAP / January 2026

GSL Education are looking for a resilient Behaviour Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs in a specialist provision near Staxton. This role is suited to someone experienced in youth work, mentoring or supporting vulnerable young people.

About the School

• A structured, therapeutic learning environment focusing on emotional literacy and behaviour regulation.
• Incorporates outdoor learning, counselling support and small class groups.
• Encourages students to build self-esteem, resilience and positive routines.
• Staff work as a united team to maintain a safe and supportive setting.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils displaying challenging behaviours

• Implement personalised behaviour support plans

• Encourage engagement, consistency and resilience

• Work collaboratively with pastoral and teaching staff

• Promote a safe, respectful learning environment

Requirements

• Experience in SEMH, youth work or behaviour support

• Ability to remain calm, consistent and firm but fair

• Strong communication and de-escalation skills

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout East and North Yorkshire.

If you would like to apply for the position of Behaviour Teaching Assistant, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.