Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support
Location: Rotherham
Pay Rate: £460 - £650 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Can you help young people overcome behavioural challenges, develop positive habits, and build the confidence they need to succeed in school?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are recruiting patient and resilient Behaviour Support staff to work in schools across Rotherham. We would like to hear from individuals who can establish trusting relationships with students, provide consistent guidance, and help those experiencing behavioural or emotional difficulties engage positively with their education.
As a Behaviour Support, you will work alongside teachers and pastoral teams to support students with behavioural needs, encourage emotional regulation, and help create a calm, structured learning environment where young people can make meaningful progress.
Behaviour Support Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and small-group support to students experiencing behavioural difficulties
- Help learners recognise emotional triggers and develop positive coping strategies
- Apply effective behaviour management and appropriate de-escalation techniques
- Encourage respectful communication, positive relationships, and responsible decision-making
- Support teachers in maintaining classroom routines and clear behavioural expectations
- Monitor behavioural progress and share relevant observations with teaching and pastoral staff
Behaviour Support Requirements:
- Previous experience in behaviour support, education, mentoring, youth work, or a related setting is desirable
- Understanding of behavioural challenges and social-emotional needs in school environments
- Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately during challenging situations
- Confidence establishing positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries
- Patient, resilient, empathetic, and adaptable approach to supporting young people
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Receive competitive weekly pay based on your relevant experience
- Gain valuable experience supporting students with diverse behavioural needs
- Develop practical skills in behaviour management, mentoring, and emotional support
- Explore flexible assignments and longer-term opportunities across different schools
- Benefit from ongoing 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.