Job description
Looking for a Behaviour Support in Sheffield S5!
Job Title: Behaviour Support (Primary)
Location: Sheffield S5
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 primary-aged children develop positive behaviour and confidence in the classroom? A welcoming primary school in Sheffield S5 is seeking a caring and committed Behaviour Support professional to join their team.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Support, you will work closely with class teachers and support staff to help pupils manage their behaviour, engage positively with learning and build confidence throughout the school day. You will provide one-to-one and small group support, encourage age-appropriate social skills and help create a calm, structured classroom environment where children can flourish.
About the School:
This inclusive primary school is dedicated to providing a nurturing learning environment where every child is supported to achieve their best. Staff work collaboratively across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 to promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and a strong sense of belonging for all pupils.
Responsibilities:
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Provide behaviour support for pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 where required.
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Work alongside class teachers to encourage positive classroom engagement.
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Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions to support emotional and behavioural development.
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Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and appropriate social interactions.
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Promote a safe, calm and well-organised learning environment.
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Monitor pupil progress and share relevant observations with teaching staff.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
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Experience supporting behaviour within a primary school or similar setting is advantageous.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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A calm, patient and consistent approach.
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Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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A genuine commitment to supporting children's learning, wellbeing and development.
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, 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 South Yorkshire 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. Joe Ganley at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.