Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant (Secondary)
Location: Sheffield
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 overcome challenges and get the most out of their education? A secondary school in Sheffield is looking for a patient and resilient Behaviour Support Assistant to help students engage positively with learning.
About the Role:
You will support students across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them manage their behaviour, regulate their emotions and stay focused in lessons. Working alongside subject teachers and pastoral staff, you'll provide consistent support throughout the school day, including during lesson transitions and when students need additional guidance. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a practical difference to young people's confidence, progress and school experience.
About the School:
The school aims to provide a safe, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to take responsibility for their behaviour and reach their potential. Staff work together to maintain clear expectations, build positive relationships and ensure pupils receive appropriate academic and pastoral support.
Responsibilities:
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Support secondary-aged students with behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement in lessons.
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Work alongside subject teachers across different departments to maintain a positive learning environment.
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Provide individual and small-group support where needed.
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Help students manage transitions between lessons and follow classroom expectations.
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Use calm, consistent strategies to respond to challenging behaviour.
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Encourage participation in learning, including preparation for GCSEs where appropriate.
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Share relevant observations and progress updates with teachers and pastoral staff.
Requirements:
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Previous experience supporting children or young people is desirable.
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A calm, patient and resilient approach to challenging situations.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive professional relationships.
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Confidence supporting secondary-aged pupils with different behavioural and learning needs.
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The ability to work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral teams.
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A genuine commitment to safeguarding and helping young people succeed.
If you're ready to support young people through challenges and help them make the most of their time in school, 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. Leanne Clark at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.