Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support
Location: Doncaster
Pay Rate: £460 - £600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Can you be a positive influence and help young people make better choices, manage challenges, and stay focused on learning?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are recruiting patient and confident Behaviour Support staff to work with amazing schools in Doncaster. We are keen to hear from individuals who can build trust with young people, encourage positive choices, and provide clear and consistent guidance throughout the school day.
The Behaviour Support role involves working closely with learners who need extra help managing their behaviour, emotions, and involvement in classroom activities.
Behaviour Support Responsibilities:
- Provide individual guidance to students who need additional behavioural support
- Help young people understand expectations and make positive choices
- Use agreed strategies to manage difficult situations calmly
- Encourage learners to return to lessons and take part in classroom activities
- Recognise positive behaviour and improvements in attitude
- Work with teachers and pastoral teams to provide consistent support
Behaviour Support Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children or young people in a school or similar setting
- Understanding of basic behaviour management techniques
- Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Patient, reliable, and consistent approach to supporting students
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Secure attractive daily rates that recognise your experience
- Build practical skills in behaviour and classroom support
- Gain experience working with young people with different needs
- Access varied short-term and long-term school opportunities
- Receive continued support from dedicated education consultants
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.