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 someone who enjoys helping young people overcome challenges and reach their potential? A welcoming secondary school in Sheffield is looking for a committed Behaviour Support Assistant to join their team from September 2026.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will provide day-to-day support for students who may need additional guidance with behaviour, engagement and emotional wellbeing. Working closely with teachers, pastoral teams and other school staff, you will help students remain focused in lessons, build confidence and develop positive attitudes towards learning. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, proactive and passionate about making a meaningful difference in education.
About the School:
This inclusive secondary school is dedicated to creating a positive and supportive learning environment where every student is encouraged to succeed. Staff work together to promote respect, high expectations and strong pastoral care, ensuring pupils feel valued, safe and motivated throughout their education.
Responsibilities:
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Support students in managing their behaviour and engaging positively in lessons.
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Work alongside teachers to maintain a calm and productive classroom environment.
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Build trusting relationships with individual students and small groups.
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Encourage positive choices, resilience and confidence in learning.
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Assist with implementing behaviour support strategies where appropriate.
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Share observations and progress updates with teaching and pastoral staff.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
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A calm, patient and resilient approach to supporting students.
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Ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team.
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A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their goals.
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Experience in behaviour support, education or youth work 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:
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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.