Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support (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 passionate about helping children and young people with additional needs feel supported and ready to learn? A welcoming specialist education setting in Rotherham is looking for a patient and dedicated Behaviour Support team member to help pupils manage challenging situations and build confidence in their daily learning.
About the Role:
You'll provide tailored support to pupils with special educational needs who may need help with behaviour, communication, emotional regulation or engagement. Working closely with teachers and other support staff, you'll help establish consistent routines, respond calmly to challenging behaviour and encourage pupils to develop independence at their own pace.
About the School:
This specialist setting is committed to understanding each pupil's individual needs and providing a safe, structured learning environment. Staff work collaboratively to deliver personalised support, encourage positive behaviour and help pupils develop the skills and confidence they need to make progress.
Responsibilities:
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Support pupils with special educational needs and behavioural challenges throughout the school day.
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Help pupils manage emotions and develop appropriate ways to communicate their needs.
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Follow individual support plans and agreed behaviour strategies.
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Work alongside teachers and support staff to maintain consistent routines.
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Encourage engagement in learning and promote pupils' independence.
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Observe progress and share relevant updates with teachers and the wider support team.
Requirements:
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Experience supporting children or young people with SEN or behavioural needs is desirable.
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A patient, calm and understanding approach.
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
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Confidence responding to challenging situations professionally.
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Ability to follow individual support plans and work as part of a team.
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A genuine commitment to helping pupils with additional needs access education.
If you're looking for a role where your patience, consistency and understanding can make a meaningful difference, we'd welcome your application.
To work with GSL Education as Behaviour Support Staff, 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.