Job description
Looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant in Sheffield S5!
Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant (Primary)
Location: Sheffield (S5)
Salary: £460 - £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: September 2026
Do you enjoy helping children overcome challenges and thrive in the classroom? A welcoming primary school in the Sheffield S5 area is looking for a caring and committed Behaviour Support Assistant to join their team from September.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will provide tailored support to pupils who need additional help managing their behaviour and engagement with learning. Working closely with class teachers and the wider pastoral team, you will encourage positive behaviour, build trusting relationships and help pupils take part confidently in classroom activities throughout the school day.
About the School:
This inclusive primary school is dedicated to creating a nurturing learning environment where every child feels valued and supported. Staff work closely together to provide high-quality pastoral care, promote positive behaviour and ensure pupils have the encouragement they need to achieve their best.
Responsibilities:
- Support pupils with behaviour, emotional regulation and classroom engagement.
- Work alongside teachers to provide effective classroom support.
- Build positive and consistent relationships with individual pupils and small groups.
- Encourage participation in lessons and school activities.
- Help maintain a calm, safe and structured learning environment.
- Monitor progress and communicate relevant observations with teaching staff.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A patient, resilient and positive approach.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A genuine commitment to supporting children's learning and wellbeing.
- Experience in behaviour support, education or a similar setting is advantageous.
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:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.
- 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. Joe Ganley at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.