Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant (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 passionate about helping young people manage behavioural challenges and get the most out of their education? A secondary school in Doncaster is looking for a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to help pupils stay engaged, develop positive habits and overcome barriers to learning.
About the Role:
Working alongside subject teachers and pastoral staff, you will support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 who may need additional help with behaviour, emotional regulation and classroom engagement. From encouraging participation in lessons to helping pupils manage transitions between classes, your support will contribute to a more settled learning environment and help students work towards their academic goals, including GCSEs.
About the School:
The school is committed to providing a structured and inclusive environment where pupils are supported to make positive choices and achieve their potential. Staff work collaboratively across departments to maintain consistent expectations, promote respectful relationships and provide appropriate pastoral support for adolescent learners.
Responsibilities:
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Support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 with behaviour management and emotional regulation.
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Work with subject teachers to encourage engagement and minimise classroom disruption.
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Build positive, professional relationships with pupils across different year groups.
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Help pupils follow school routines and manage transitions between lessons.
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Encourage participation in learning activities and support pupils who struggle to remain focused.
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Monitor behaviour and share relevant observations with teaching and pastoral staff.
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Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures to maintain a safe learning environment.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable, particularly in a secondary school setting.
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Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
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A calm, patient and consistent approach to challenging situations.
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Confidence supporting adolescents with different behavioural and learning needs.
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Ability to work effectively with teachers and pastoral teams.
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A genuine commitment to helping young people improve their engagement and achieve positive outcomes.
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).
If you're ready to help young people build confidence, manage challenges and engage more positively with school, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV today to be considered.
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.