Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support
Location: Barnsley
Pay Rate: £460 - £600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Are you driven to help pupils overcome challenges and develop the confidence to succeed in school?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are seeking motivated Behaviour Support professionals to work in schools across Barnsley. This rewarding opportunity is suited to individuals who can provide consistent guidance, promote positive behaviour, and support pupils facing social, emotional, or behavioural challenges. By working closely with teaching and pastoral teams, you will help create a calm and inclusive environment where pupils can engage positively with their education.
The Behaviour Support professional encourages positive behaviour, supports emotional development, and helps pupils build the skills needed to participate confidently in school life.
Behaviour Support Responsibilities:
- Encourage pupils to develop positive routines that improve engagement and classroom participation
- Deliver tailored behaviour support sessions to meet individual pupil needs
- Support teachers by implementing agreed behaviour management strategies consistently
- Recognise early signs of emotional distress and respond with appropriate interventions
- Promote resilience, self-confidence, and respectful relationships through daily interactions
- Maintain detailed records of pupil progress and contribute to support planning
Behaviour Support Requirements:
- Experience working with children or young people in education, care, mentoring, or youth support
- Ability to remain calm and professional when responding to challenging behaviour
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport
- Good understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice
- Reliable, adaptable, and committed to supporting positive outcomes for pupils
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Competitive weekly rates available for outstanding teachers
- Flexible placements available to suit your schedule and career goals
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced pastoral and education professionals
- Ongoing support and regular communication from your dedicated consultant
- Gain rewarding experience that makes a genuine difference to young people's lives
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.