Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker
Location: Sheffield
Pay rate: £105 per day
Start Date: Immediate
Contract type -Day-to-day/ Long-term, Full-time/ Part-time
Do you enjoy supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning and personal development?
GSL Education are searching for a dedicated Behaviour Support Worker to work with schools in Sheffield, supporting students who require additional behavioural and emotional guidance within the school environment.
As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to help students manage behaviour, build resilience, and stay engaged in learning through consistent support and positive relationship building.
Main Duties:
- Provide one-to-one or small group support for students with behavioural or SEMH needs.
- Support students in developing positive behaviour and emotional regulation skills.
- Assist teachers in maintaining a calm and structured classroom environment.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with students to encourage engagement.
- Help implement behaviour management strategies and support plans.
- Monitor student progress and report concerns or improvements to staff.
Requirements of Behaviour Support Worker:
- Previous experience working with young people, particularly those with behavioural needs, is desirable.
- Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
- A patient, resilient, and supportive approach.
- Ability to motivate and build positive relationships with students.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
Take the next step as a Behaviour Support Worker in Sheffield and help students build confidence, resilience, and positive behaviour – we welcome your application.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and 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.
For more information or to register your interest in the “Behaviour Support Worker” role, please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your updated CV or get in touch directly with Tom Knight at tom.knight@gsleducation.com for more information.