Job description
Behaviour Teaching Assistant
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Start Date: As soon as possible; February 2026/March 2026
Salary: £23124 – £27258 per annum*
GSL Education is currently recruiting a full-time Behaviour Teaching Assistant to support primary-aged pupils within a specialist education setting in York.
This role is ideal for a calm, resilient, and proactive individual who is passionate about supporting children with behavioural, social, and emotional needs, helping them to engage positively with learning and school life.
As a Behaviour Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Provide 1:1 and small-group behavioural support for primary-aged pupils.
- Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour management, and positive choices.
- Implement behaviour support plans and follow individual strategies.
- Help pupils re-engage with learning following dysregulation.
- Promote positive behaviour, routines, and boundaries.
- Work closely with teachers, SEN staff, and external professionals.
- Support pupils’ social development and confidence.
- Assist with personal care where required.
As the Ideal Behaviour Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Have experience working with children with behavioural needs, SEMH, or additional needs.
- Be patient, consistent, and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
- Have a strong understanding of positive behaviour support strategies.
- Be confident working with primary-aged pupils.
- Be a reliable team player with a child-centred approach.
- Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or is willing to apply).
In return, GSL Education offers:
- Full-time, long-term opportunity.
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Dedicated consultant support.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development including £8500 worth of Certificates.
GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, professional references, and identity verification, in line with safer recruitment requirements.
If you are a Behaviour Teaching Assistant looking to make a meaningful difference in a primary setting, we would love to hear from you.
Please contact Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit an up-to-date CV via the application link.