Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460 – £650 per week
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time, Long-term / Day-to-day
Start Date: Immediate
A number of secondary schools in Sheffield are seeking Behaviour Support staff to work with students who require additional guidance to remain engaged in learning and access education effectively.
About the Schools:
These secondary schools in Sheffield are committed to creating structured, supportive and trauma-informed environments where students are given the tools to regulate behaviour, rebuild confidence and succeed academically. Staff are expected to play a key role in promoting consistency, positive relationships and calm classroom environments.
About the Role:
As Behaviour Support, you will work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to support students who may present with challenging behaviour or additional emotional needs. You will help students remain engaged in lessons, provide de-escalation support where needed, and encourage positive behaviour choices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support students in managing behaviour and engagement in lessons
- Work 1:1 or with small groups as required
- Assist teaching staff in maintaining a positive classroom environment
- Use de-escalation strategies to support challenging situations
- Build positive, trusting relationships with students
- Support students’ social, emotional and behavioural development
- Record and report behaviour incidents where necessary
- Work collaboratively with pastoral and safeguarding teams
Requirements:
- Experience working with young people in schools, youth work, care or similar settings
- Strong behaviour management and communication skills
- Calm, resilient and consistent approach
- Ability to build rapport with secondary-aged students
- Understanding of safeguarding and school protocols
This is an excellent opportunity for Behaviour Support staff in Sheffield to make a meaningful impact in secondary education settings while gaining valuable school-based experience.
To work with GSL Education as Behaviour Support, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Hold an up-to-date CV with two references from the last 2 years
- Have a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education
To work with GSL Education as Behaviour Support, please apply via the application link.