Job description
Behaviour Teaching Assistant
Location: York
Salary: £88 – £110 per day
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: January 2026
GSL Education are seeking a confident Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Alternative Provision near York. The role focuses on supporting pupils with behavioural needs and helping them develop self-regulation and learning skills.
About the School
The setting offers personalised, structured support for pupils who have experienced barriers in mainstream education, with a strong emphasis on behaviour development, emotional regulation and reintegration where appropriate. Staff use positive behaviour strategies and clear routines to support sustained progress. l
Behaviour Teaching Assistant Responsibilities
• Support pupils with behavioural and SEMH needs.
• Implement positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques.
• Assist with learning and social skills development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams and multi-agency professionals.
Requirements
• Experience working with SEMH or behaviour support.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Patience, consistency and empathy.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.
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.