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: Immediately
Do you enjoy helping young people navigate challenges and get back on track with their learning? A secondary school in Doncaster is looking for a reliable and understanding Behaviour Support Assistant to support students in building positive habits and engaging with school life.
About the Role:
Working alongside subject teachers and pastoral staff, you will support students across Key Stages 3 and 4 who may need extra help with behaviour, emotional regulation or classroom engagement. You will help reinforce expectations, manage transitions between lessons and encourage students to take an active part in their learning, including preparation for GCSEs where appropriate.
About the School:
The school values inclusion, consistency and positive relationships. Its staff team works together to provide clear guidance and pastoral support, helping students feel safe, understand expectations and make progress both academically and personally.
Responsibilities:
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Provide tailored support to secondary-aged students experiencing behavioural or emotional difficulties.
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Work with teachers across different subjects and departments to improve classroom engagement.
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Encourage students to follow routines, manage their emotions and make appropriate choices.
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Support students during lesson changes and other transitions throughout the school day.
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Build trusting, professional relationships with individuals and small groups.
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Reinforce school behaviour policies and promote a calm, purposeful learning environment.
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Communicate relevant observations and progress updates to teachers and pastoral staff.
Requirements:
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Experience supporting young people, ideally in a secondary school or similar setting, is desirable.
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A patient, confident and consistent approach to behaviour management.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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The ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
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Confidence working alongside teachers and pastoral teams.
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A genuine commitment to helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
If you are ready to help students make better choices, engage with their education and build confidence, we would welcome your application.
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.