Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support
Location: Sheffield
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 manage challenging behaviour, build positive relationships, and develop the confidence to succeed in their education?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are seeking dedicated and resilient Behaviour Support to work in fabulous schools across Sheffield. We would like to have an individual who can provide consistent guidance to students experiencing behavioural and emotional difficulties, encourage positive choices, and contribute to a supportive learning environment where every learner has the opportunity to progress.
The Behaviour Support will work closely with teachers and pastoral teams to help students manage their emotions, overcome behavioural barriers, and develop the social and personal skills needed to engage successfully in school life.
Behaviour Support Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students experiencing behavioural challenges
- Help learners identify emotional triggers and develop effective coping strategies
- Implement positive behaviour management and appropriate de-escalation techniques
- Encourage respectful communication, emotional regulation, and responsible decision-making
- Support teachers in maintaining consistent classroom routines and behavioural expectations
- Monitor student behaviour 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 difficulties and social-emotional needs in educational environments
- Ability to remain calm and respond effectively to challenging situations
- Confidence building positive relationships while maintaining appropriate 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 and emotional needs
- Develop practical skills in behaviour management, mentoring, and de-escalation
- Explore flexible placements and longer-term opportunities across different school settings
- 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.