Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Contract: Part Time, Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026 or sooner
Salary: £92 - £115 per day
Are you a resilient, supportive, and dedicated individual with a passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning and behaviour?
GSL Education are currently searching for an experienced Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist post-16 educational setting in York. This role is based in a supportive learning environment that provides tailored education for students with high needs and SEND, ensuring they are fully included and able to progress in their studies and personal development.
As a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant, you will provide targeted support to learners who may present with challenging behaviour, social and emotional difficulties, or additional learning needs. You will play a key role in promoting positive behaviour strategies, emotional regulation, and engagement in learning, helping students to access a meaningful and inclusive educational experience.
Main Responsibilities as a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant:
- Provide 1:1 and small group behaviour support to students with high needs and SEND.
- Support learners who may present with challenging behaviour, SEMH needs, or emotional regulation difficulties.
- Implement positive behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques where required.
- Assist students in developing coping strategies, resilience, and independence in learning.
- Support access to learning by adapting approaches to individual needs under guidance from teaching staff.
- Work with students with a range of needs including Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, SEMH, Speech, Language and Communication Needs, Dyspraxia, and Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties.
- Encourage positive engagement, attendance, and participation in educational activities.
- Work collaboratively with tutors, support staff, and external professionals to support student progress.
- Monitor and record behaviour, engagement, and progress where required.
- Promote a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment at all times.
Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant Minimum Requirements:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEND, SEMH, or challenging behaviour is essential.
- Strong understanding of behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
- Ability to remain calm, patient, and consistent in challenging situations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A proactive and supportive approach to encouraging positive behaviour and engagement.
- Ability to build trusting relationships with vulnerable learners.
- Strong teamwork skills and the ability to follow guidance from teaching and support staff.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
Why Work with GSL Education?
- Competitive rates of pay with long-term opportunities available.
- Flexible roles to suit your availability and career goals.
- Access to specialist and inclusive education settings.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- A rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young people’s lives.
If you are a committed Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in York, we would be delighted to hear from you.
GSL Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check registered to the update service (or willingness to apply for one), satisfactory references, and verification of qualifications and right to work in the UK.
To apply to work with GSL Education as a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant in York, or to find out more, please contact Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit an up-to-date CV via the application link.