Job description
Job title: Behaviour Support
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £460–£650 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long-Term/ Day-to-day, Full-Time / Part-Time
Can you remain calm under pressure and help pupils make more positive choices throughout the school day?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are looking for a patient and resilient Behaviour Support to work with a school in Rotherham. You will support pupils who experience behavioural difficulties and help them engage more positively with school routines and expectations.
As a Behaviour Support, you will:
- Provide individual and group support to pupils with behavioural needs.
- Encourage positive behaviour and appropriate classroom conduct.
- Use calm approaches to help de-escalate difficult situations.
- Support pupils in developing emotional regulation skills.
- Follow individual behaviour plans and school procedures.
- Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff.
- Record relevant observations and report concerns.
Requirements for the Behaviour Support role:
- Experience supporting children or young people is desirable.
- Background in behaviour support, youth work, mentoring or education would be advantageous.
- Patient, empathetic and resilient attitude.
- Ability to manage challenging situations professionally.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Confidence working as part of a school team.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
- Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
Benefits of working with GSL Education:
- Access to local behaviour-support opportunities across various educational institutions.
- Ongoing guidance from a dedicated consultant.
- Competitive weekly pay and support during your placement.
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.