Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant (SEN)
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £460 – £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: September 2026
Are you patient, understanding and keen to help pupils with additional needs feel confident in the classroom? A supportive school in Rotherham is looking for a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to help pupils manage challenges and engage with their learning.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will work with pupils with special educational needs who may need extra support with behaviour, communication, emotional regulation or classroom routines. You'll work closely with teachers and the wider support team to adapt your approach to individual needs, encourage positive choices and help pupils access learning in a safe, structured environment.
About the School:
The school is committed to inclusive education and recognises that pupils need different levels of support to make progress. Staff work collaboratively to provide consistent routines, build trusting relationships and create an environment where pupils feel understood, supported and ready to learn.
Responsibilities:
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Provide tailored behaviour support to pupils with special educational needs.
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Help pupils manage emotions, follow routines and respond positively to expectations.
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Support classroom activities and encourage participation at an appropriate pace.
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Use calm, consistent strategies when responding to challenging behaviour.
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Work alongside teachers and SEN staff to follow individual support plans.
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Build positive relationships with pupils while maintaining clear professional boundaries.
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Share observations and relevant progress updates with the wider school team.
Requirements:
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Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs is desirable.
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A patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to individual needs.
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Confidence responding calmly to challenging behaviour.
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The ability to work effectively with teachers and other support staff.
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A genuine commitment to inclusive education, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils who need additional support, 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. Tom Knight at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.