Job description
Job title: Behaviour Support
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460–£650 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Long-Term/ Day-to-day, Full-Time / Part-Time
Do you have the patience and resilience to help young people manage challenging behaviour and re-engage with learning?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are currently looking for a patient and resilient Behaviour Support to support pupils in a dynamic school in Sheffield. The role focuses on helping young people manage challenging situations, develop positive behaviours and access their education in a supportive environment.
The role of a Behaviour Support will involve:
- Provide individual and small-group support to pupils experiencing behavioural difficulties.
- Help students understand expectations and develop positive routines.
- Use calm, consistent approaches to de-escalate challenging situations.
- Encourage emotional regulation, self-confidence and social development.
- Work alongside teachers and other support staff to implement behaviour strategies.
- Monitor students’ engagement and report progress or concerns.
- Promote an inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and respected.
Requirements for being a Behaviour Support:
- Experience supporting children or young people with behavioural needs is desirable.
- Experience in education, youth work, mentoring or a similar setting would be advantageous.
- Patient, resilient and empathetic approach.
- Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and manage challenging situations.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Confidence working collaboratively with school staff.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
- Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
Every pupil has different needs, and consistent support can help them make meaningful progress. If you are someone who can build trust with young people and encourage practical strategies that support better engagement in school, this role is perfect for you!
What can GSL Education offer you?
- A dedicated consultant to help you find suitable opportunities.
- Access to education and behaviour-support roles across South Yorkshire.
- Competitive weekly rates and ongoing guidance.
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.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across South Yorkshire.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Behaviour Support’ role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.