Job description
Looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant in Sheffield!
Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460 - £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: Immediately
Are you committed to helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve success in the classroom? A welcoming secondary school in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to join their support team.
About the Role:
GSL Education South Yorkshire are looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to work within a supportive secondary school in Sheffield. You will play an important role in helping students manage their behaviour, build confidence and engage positively with learning. Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff, you will provide encouragement and practical support that helps pupils make meaningful progress each day.
About the School:
The school is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to reach their potential. Staff work collaboratively to maintain high expectations, promote positive behaviour and ensure every pupil receives the guidance they need to succeed.
Responsibilities:
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Provide one-to-one and small group behaviour support.
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Encourage positive behaviour and classroom engagement.
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Work closely with teachers and pastoral teams to implement behaviour strategies.
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Build positive relationships with students based on trust and consistency.
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Record and report progress where appropriate.
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Contribute to a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
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Behaviour support or SEMH experience is advantageous.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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A calm, patient and resilient approach.
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Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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A genuine commitment to supporting young people.
To work with GSL Education as a Behaviour Support Assistant, 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 within the last two years.
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Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
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.
We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses.
In addition to that, GSL Education is currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts &Cs apply).
For more information or to register your interest in this role, or to be considered, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout South Yorkshire.