Job description
Looking for a Behaviour Support in Sheffield S5!
Job Title: Behaviour Support (Primary)
Location: Sheffield S5
Salary: £460 – £600 per week
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term / Day-to-day
Start Date: Immediately
Are you passionate about supporting young children who need help with behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement in the classroom? A welcoming primary school in Sheffield S5 is seeking a committed Behaviour Support practitioner to join their team.
About the School:
The school is a supportive and inclusive primary setting that places strong emphasis on consistency, nurture and positive behaviour strategies. Staff work closely together to create a calm and structured environment where pupils are supported to develop socially, emotionally and academically. There is a clear focus on building trust, encouraging positive relationships and helping children feel safe and ready to learn.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Support (Primary) member of staff, you will work across classrooms and targeted support settings, helping pupils who may struggle with behaviour, focus or emotional regulation. You will support learning by promoting positive routines, de-escalating situations when needed, and encouraging engagement in lessons.
Responsibilities:
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Support pupils with behaviour and engagement across the primary classroom
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Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to implement behaviour strategies
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Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils needing additional guidance
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Help de-escalate situations calmly and consistently
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Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation and participation in learning
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Maintain a safe, structured and supportive classroom environment
Requirements:
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Experience working with children or young people is desirable
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Strong behaviour management and communication skills
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Calm, patient and resilient approach
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Ability to build positive relationships with primary-aged pupils
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Flexible, team-focused and supportive attitude
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Interest in supporting behaviour and emotional development in primary education
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a primary school setting in Sheffield S5, supporting pupils to thrive both emotionally and academically.
To apply for this Behaviour Support role, please submit your CV today.
To work with GSL Education as a Behaviour Support, you should:
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Have the right to work in the UK
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Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from the last 2 years
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Have a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education
For more information or to apply, please contact Joe Ganley at joe.ganley@gsleducation.com at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a Behaviour Support (Primary), please apply via the application link.