Job description
Behaviour Teaching Assistant
Location: York
Salary: £88 – £110 per day
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: January 2026
GSL Education are seeking a proactive Behaviour Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist secondary provision supporting pupils with challenging behaviour and complex needs.
About the School
The provision offers a structured and supportive learning environment for pupils who require a more flexible and personalised approach to education. Staff focus on consistency, positive behaviour strategies and rebuilding confidence in learning.
Behaviour Teaching Assistant Responsibilities
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Support pupils in managing behaviour and accessing learning.
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Implement behaviour support and de-escalation strategies.
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Promote positive routines, boundaries and expectations.
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Support classroom learning and intervention sessions.
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Work closely with pastoral teams and keyworkers.
Requirements
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Experience supporting behaviour in an educational or youth setting.
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Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies.
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Resilience, patience and emotional intelligence.
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Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
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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.