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
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 Sheffield. 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 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 and de-escalation techniques
- Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Positive, proactive, and resilient approach to supporting pupils
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Enjoy strong weekly pay while doing meaningful work.
- Develop specialist experience within behaviour support roles
- Work in schools committed to inclusion and pupil wellbeing
- Receive personalised guidance from experienced education recruitment consultants
- Play a key role in 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.