Job description
Make a Real Impact – Become a Behaviour Support Staff in Wakefield (WF4)!
Location: Wakefield – WF4
Salary: £460 - £600 per week (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long-term | Full-time / Part-time
Do you have a passion for supporting young people and helping them overcome challenges to succeed in education?
GSL Education are seeking dedicated, empathetic, and proactive individuals to join a welcoming school community in Wakefield (WF4) as Behaviour Support Staff. This is an excellent opportunity to make a positive difference in students’ lives while gaining valuable experience in an educational setting.
Your Role as Behaviour Support Staff:
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with behavioural needs.
- Implement strategies to promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
- Work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to ensure consistency and support.
- Help create a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.
- Always uphold school policies and safeguarding standards.
What You’ll Need as Behaviour Support Staff:
- Experience working with young people (in education or similar settings).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A calm, patient, and resilient approach to managing challenging behaviour.
- A proactive attitude and genuine commitment to supporting students.
- Relevant qualifications (desirable but not essential).
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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
Interested?
Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your updated CV or contact Sam Scott directly for more information: sam.scott@gsleducation.com