Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support (Secondary)
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £460 – £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: Immediate Start
Are you good at building relationships with young people and helping them make positive choices? A secondary school in Doncaster is looking for a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to help students navigate challenges, engage with their education and make the most of their time in school.
About the Role:
You'll work alongside subject teachers and pastoral staff to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them manage their behaviour and stay engaged with learning. From providing one-to-one guidance to supporting students during lessons and transitions between classes, you'll help maintain consistent expectations and encourage a more positive approach to school life. This role is ideal for someone who can offer patience, clear boundaries and practical support when students need it most.
About the School:
The school is committed to creating an inclusive environment where students feel supported to learn, develop and take responsibility for their actions. Staff work collaboratively across departments to maintain clear behaviour expectations, provide appropriate pastoral support and help pupils work towards their academic and personal goals.
Responsibilities:
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Support secondary-aged students with behaviour management, emotional regulation and classroom engagement.
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Work with subject teachers to implement appropriate behaviour strategies across different departments.
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Provide individual and small-group support to students who need additional guidance.
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Encourage positive behaviour, respectful communication and responsible decision-making.
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Support smooth transitions between lessons and help students settle into learning activities.
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Monitor student behaviour and share relevant observations with teaching and pastoral staff.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with secondary-aged children or young people is desirable.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to build professional, positive relationships.
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A patient, resilient and consistent approach to behaviour management.
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Confidence maintaining boundaries and responding calmly to challenging situations.
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Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral teams.
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A genuine interest in helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.
If you're ready to help young people build confidence, improve their behaviour and engage more positively with education, submit your CV today.
To work with GSL Education as a Behaviour Support Assistant, you should:
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Have the right to work in the UK.
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Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.
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Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
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.
We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses.
In addition to that, GSL Education are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts &Cs apply).
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the local area.
For more information or to register your interest in this role, or to be considered, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV. Paul Zivcovic at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.