Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support
Location: Barnsley
Pay: £460–£600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Would you enjoy helping students develop positive behaviours, stronger relationships, and greater confidence in school?
GSL Education are looking to appoint a Behaviour Support professional to work across schools in Barnsley. We are seeking a resilient and encouraging individual who can help students overcome challenges, improve engagement, and achieve positive outcomes.
The Behaviour Support role provides a valuable pathway into student mentoring and pastoral support while making a meaningful impact on young people's development.
Responsibilities:
- Work with students who require additional behavioural guidance and encouragement
- Help learners understand expectations and make positive choices throughout the day
- Support the delivery of behaviour interventions and individual support strategies
- Encourage respectful communication and positive peer interactions
- Assist in reducing barriers that may affect engagement and participation
- Contribute to a calm, structured, and supportive learning atmosphere
Behaviour Support Requirements:
- Experience working with children or young people in education, mentoring, care, or support settings
- Understanding of behaviour management approaches and student wellbeing
- Ability to remain calm and professional during challenging situations
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Positive, patient, and solution-focused mindset
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Rewarding weekly earnings that reflect your skills and contribution
- Build valuable experience in behaviour mentoring and student support
- Access to training and development opportunities
- Ongoing support from dedicated education recruitment consultants
- Opportunity to make a lasting difference in students' educational journeys
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 throughout the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in ‘Behaviour Support’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your updated CV or get in touch directly with Joe Ganley at joe.ganley@gsleducation.com for more information.