Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support
Location: Sheffield
Pay Rate: £460 - £650 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Can you help young people manage challenging situations, make positive choices, and stay engaged with their education?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are looking to appoint patient and confident Behaviour Support staff to work in schools across Sheffield. This opportunity is suited to individuals who can build trust with young people, set clear boundaries, and provide consistent guidance to help learners improve their behaviour and classroom engagement.
The Behaviour Support role focuses on helping students develop better ways to manage their emotions and actions while supporting their participation in everyday school life.
Behaviour Support Responsibilities:
- Provide focused support to learners experiencing behavioural difficulties
- Build positive relationships based on trust, respect, and clear expectations
- Help students recognise triggers and manage challenging situations appropriately
- Encourage young people to make positive choices and take responsibility for their actions
- Support learners with returning to classroom activities after difficult situations
- Communicate with teachers and pastoral teams to maintain consistent behaviour strategies
Behaviour Support Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children or young people in an educational setting or similar
- Understanding of positive behaviour management methods
- Ability to remain calm and professional during challenging situations
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Patient, consistent, and confident approach to setting boundaries
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Receive £460 to £650 per week, depending on experience
- Gain valuable experience in behaviour and pastoral support
- Strengthen your skills in communication and behaviour management
- Work across different classes and school environments
- Access continued guidance 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.