Job description
Looking for a Behaviour Support in Sheffield!
Job Title: Behaviour Support
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 passionate about helping secondary school students overcome challenges and reach their full potential? Join a supportive school in Sheffield where your encouragement and guidance can make a real difference every day.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Support professional, you will work closely with Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students, providing targeted support to help them stay engaged in learning and develop positive behaviours. You'll work alongside teachers, pastoral teams and other staff to support students both inside and outside the classroom, helping to create a calm and productive learning environment.
About the School:
This welcoming secondary school is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to succeed academically and personally. Staff work collaboratively to deliver high-quality education alongside strong pastoral support, ensuring every young person has the opportunity to thrive.
Responsibilities:
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Support students with behaviour management and emotional regulation.
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Encourage positive participation during lessons and throughout the school day.
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Work alongside teachers to minimise barriers to learning.
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Build positive relationships with individual students and small groups.
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Support smooth lesson transitions and promote positive conduct around the school.
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Record observations and communicate progress with teaching and pastoral staff.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with secondary-aged children or young people is desirable.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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A patient, resilient and empathetic approach.
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Confidence working with students who may display challenging behaviour.
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Ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team.
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A genuine commitment to supporting young people's wellbeing and education.
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 (Secondary), 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.
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.