Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support
Location: Sheffield
Pay: £460–£600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Are you driven to help pupils overcome challenges and develop positive behaviours for lifelong success?
GSL Education South Yorkshire branch are partnering with vibrant schools in Sheffield to recruit Behaviour Support. We are looking for compassionate and resilient individuals who can provide consistent guidance, encourage positive choices, and help pupils engage confidently with their learning.
This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support pupils' emotional wellbeing while helping them build resilience, self-confidence, and positive relationships within the school community.
Behaviour Support Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored support for pupils experiencing behavioural and emotional challenges
- Encourage positive behaviour through consistent guidance and effective intervention strategies
- Work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral teams to improve student engagement
- Help pupils develop confidence, resilience, and emotional regulation skills
- Contribute to behaviour support plans and monitor pupil progress
- Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment
Behaviour Support Requirements:
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with behavioural needs is desirable
- Good understanding of behaviour management techniques and inclusive practice
- Ability to remain calm and professional when responding to challenging situations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Positive, patient, and proactive approach to supporting young people
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Enjoy competitive weekly pay while doing meaningful work.
- Gain specialist experience supporting pupils with behavioural and emotional needs
- Work in supportive schools committed to inclusion and pupil wellbeing
- Receive personalised support from dedicated education recruitment consultants
- Make a lasting 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.