Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Temporary, Supply, Full-Time
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Salary Scale: £92 – £115 per day (Depending on experience)
Are you passionate about helping young people manage challenging situations, develop positive behaviours, and overcome barriers to learning?
GSL Education Hull Branch are currently recruiting for a resilient and compassionate Behaviour Support Assistant to work in a specialist educational setting in York. This role is ideal for someone with experience supporting pupils with SEND and SEMH needs who can build trusting relationships, provide consistent guidance, and help young people feel safe, understood, and ready to learn.
About the Role
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will support pupils who may experience emotional, social, behavioural, or learning difficulties. You will help them develop emotional regulation strategies, improve engagement with education, and build positive relationships. Working closely with teachers and other support staff, you will contribute to a structured and nurturing environment where pupils can develop confidence, independence, and resilience.
Core Responsibilities of the Behaviour Support Assistant
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEND, SEMH, and behavioural needs.
- Help pupils manage emotions, develop self-regulation strategies, and respond positively to challenging situations.
- Promote positive behaviour through consistent boundaries, encouragement, and clear expectations.
- Build trusting relationships with pupils while maintaining professional boundaries and a calm approach.
- Support pupils to engage in classroom activities, develop social skills, and improve their confidence and independence.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to monitor progress and maintain consistent behaviour-support strategies.
As the Ideal Behaviour Support Assistant, You Should Have
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with behavioural challenges, SEND, or SEMH needs.
- An understanding of needs such as Autism, ADHD, emotional regulation difficulties, and social or communication challenges.
- A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach when responding to challenging behaviour.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to remain calm, consistent, and professional in demanding situations.
- A genuine commitment to helping young people develop positive behaviours and achieve their potential.
To Work with GSL Education, You Must
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Hold an up-to-date CV and provide references covering the last two years.
- Have recent experience working with children or young people.
- Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.
If you are a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant who can make a positive difference to young people's behaviour, wellbeing, and engagement with learning, we welcome your application.
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.
For more information or to register your interest in ‘Behaviour Support Assistant’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout York.