Job description
Job title: Behaviour Support
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £460–£650 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Long-Term/ Day-to-day, Full-Time / Part-Time
Do you have the resilience and empathy to help young people turn challenging moments into positive choices?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are currently seeking a calm and committed Behaviour Support to work with a school in Rotherham. This role focuses on helping pupils manage behaviour, develop emotional awareness and reconnect positively with their learning and school routines.
Your responsibilities as a Behaviour Support:
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Provide individualised support to pupils experiencing behavioural difficulties.
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Help students recognise triggers and develop appropriate coping strategies.
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Encourage positive choices, self-regulation and respectful interactions.
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Build consistent and trusting relationships with pupils.
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Support students in returning to learning following periods of difficulty.
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Work alongside teachers and pastoral teams on behaviour strategies.
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Maintain accurate observations and communicate relevant concerns.
Requirements for the Behaviour Support:
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Previous experience supporting children or young people with behavioural needs is desirable.
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Experience in education, youth work, pastoral support or a similar setting would be beneficial.
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Patient, empathetic and non-judgemental approach is a must quality for a Behaviour Support.
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Confidence responding appropriately to challenging behaviour.
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Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
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Ability to remain calm and consistent in demanding situations.
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Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
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Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
Why Join GSL Education?
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Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
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Access to suitable education opportunities across South Yorkshire.
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Competitive salary structure (weekly payment).
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Continuous support from an enthusiast and cooperative education team.
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 across 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.