Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support
Location: Barnsley
Pay: £460–£600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Do you have the patience and determination to help pupils develop positive behaviours and reach their full potential?
GSL Education South Yorkshire branch are looking to appoint Behaviour Support for amazing schools in Barnsley. We welcome applications from resilient and compassionate individuals who can build positive relationships with pupils, promote emotional wellbeing, and encourage engagement with learning.
The Behaviour Support role provides a rewarding opportunity to guide pupils through challenges, helping them build confidence, resilience, and positive attitudes towards education.
Behaviour Support Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with behavioural and emotional needs
- Encourage positive behaviour using consistent and supportive intervention strategies
- Work alongside teachers and pastoral teams to improve student engagement
- Support pupils in developing self-regulation, confidence, and social skills
- Monitor progress and contribute to behaviour support plans where appropriate
- Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment
Behaviour Support Requirements:
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with behavioural needs is desirable
- Good understanding of positive behaviour management techniques
- Ability to remain calm, patient, and professional in challenging situations
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Commitment to promoting inclusion, safeguarding, and pupil wellbeing
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Receive weekly pay between £460 and £600, based on your experience
- Work in supportive schools that value positive behaviour and student wellbeing
- Develop specialist skills through rewarding behaviour support roles
- Benefit from ongoing support provided by dedicated education recruitment consultants
- Make a meaningful difference by helping pupils achieve positive educational outcomes
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 South Yorkshire.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Behaviour Support’ 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.