Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant (Secondary)
Location: Barnsley
Salary: £460 – £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: Immediately
Are you passionate about helping teenagers overcome challenges and get the most out of their education? A secondary school in Barnsley is looking for a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to help pupils stay engaged, manage their behaviour and build confidence in the classroom.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you'll work alongside subject teachers and pastoral staff to support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4. You'll help students manage difficult situations, navigate lesson transitions and engage with their learning, including preparation for GCSEs where appropriate. Your calm, consistent approach will help pupils develop positive behaviours and make better use of their time in school.
About the School:
The school is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment where young people feel supported to learn and progress. Staff work collaboratively to maintain clear behavioural expectations, provide appropriate pastoral support and help pupils develop the skills they need to succeed both academically and socially.
Responsibilities:
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Support secondary pupils with behaviour, emotional regulation and classroom engagement.
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Work alongside subject teachers to maintain a productive learning environment.
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Provide individual and small-group support to pupils who need additional guidance.
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Encourage positive behaviour, respect for others and responsibility for learning.
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Support pupils during lesson transitions and across different departments.
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Monitor behaviour and share relevant observations with teachers and pastoral staff.
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Help pupils build confidence, resilience and positive relationships with peers.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with young people, particularly teenagers, is desirable.
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Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
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A patient, confident and consistent approach when dealing with challenging behaviour.
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Ability to build professional relationships with pupils and school staff.
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Confidence supporting students with different behavioural and emotional needs.
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A genuine commitment to safeguarding and helping young people succeed.
If you're ready to make a meaningful difference to secondary pupils and help them overcome barriers to learning, 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 Zivkovic at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.