Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support
Location: Sheffield
Pay: £460–£650 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Do you have the resilience and patience to help students overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes?
GSL Education are working with well-established schools in Sheffield to recruit a Behaviour Support. We are seeking a confident and compassionate individual who can build positive relationships, encourage constructive behaviour, and support students in overcoming barriers to learning.
The Behaviour Support will make a meaningful difference by helping students develop confidence, self-regulation, and positive engagement with education.
Behaviour Support Responsibilities:
- Provide targeted support to students requiring behavioural and emotional guidance
- Promote positive behaviour and encourage active participation in learning
- Build trusting relationships that support student progress and wellbeing
- Assist with behaviour intervention plans and mentoring activities
- Help students develop coping strategies, resilience, and self-management skills
- Work collaboratively with staff to maintain a calm and supportive environment
Behaviour Support Requirements:
- Experience working with children or young people in education, mentoring, care, or support settings is desirable
- Understanding of behaviour support strategies and student wellbeing
- Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Positive, proactive, and resilient approach to supporting young people
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Competitive weekly pay tailored to your experience and role
- Gain valuable experience in behaviour mentoring and student support
- Access to training and development opportunities
- Support from dedicated education recruitment consultants
- Chance to positively influence students' educational and personal development
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 Leanne Clark at Leanne.Clark@gsleducation.com for more information.