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: September 2026
Are you passionate about helping young people overcome challenges and reach their potential in education?
A welcoming school in Sheffield is looking for a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to join their team from September 2026. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with students who benefit from additional guidance, helping them engage positively with learning and school life.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to support students with behavioural, emotional and social needs. You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, encourage positive choices and help maintain a calm, structured classroom environment where pupils can develop confidence and make progress.
About the School:
This inclusive school is committed to ensuring every student feels supported, valued and encouraged to achieve their best. Staff work collaboratively to promote high expectations, positive relationships and strong pastoral care, creating an environment where students are given every opportunity to succeed.
Responsibilities:
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Provide behaviour and pastoral support to individual students and small groups.
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Work alongside teachers to encourage positive engagement during lessons.
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Help students develop appropriate behaviour strategies and routines.
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Promote a calm, safe and supportive learning environment.
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Build positive and professional relationships with students and staff.
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Monitor progress and communicate relevant observations with the wider school team.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
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Behaviour support or education 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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The ability to build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.
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A genuine commitment to supporting young people and their development.
If you are ready to make a positive difference and are interested in this opportunity, submit your CV today.
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 are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts &Cs apply).
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the local area.
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. Leanne Clark at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.