Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £460 – £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: Immediately
Are you passionate about helping young people overcome challenges and get the most out of their education? A secondary school in Doncaster is looking for a reliable and patient Behaviour Support Assistant to help students engage positively with learning and school life.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you'll work alongside subject teachers and pastoral staff to support students who may struggle with behaviour, emotional regulation or classroom engagement. You'll help pupils navigate the demands of secondary school, from moving between lessons and departments to preparing for GCSEs, while encouraging them to take responsibility for their choices and make progress.
About the School:
The school aims to provide an inclusive, structured learning environment where students feel supported and understand what is expected of them. Staff work together to maintain consistent behaviour standards, build positive relationships and help young people develop the confidence and skills they need to succeed.
Responsibilities:
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Support students with behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement across Key Stages 3 and 4.
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Work with subject teachers to maintain a calm and productive classroom environment.
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Provide individual and small-group support where needed.
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Help students manage lesson transitions and settle into different learning environments.
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Encourage positive choices, respectful interactions and participation in lessons.
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Monitor behaviour and progress, sharing relevant observations with teachers and pastoral staff.
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Follow school policies and contribute to a safe, supportive environment for all students.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with secondary-aged pupils or young people is desirable.
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A calm, patient and consistent approach to behaviour management.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to build professional relationships.
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Confidence supporting students who may display challenging behaviour.
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The ability to work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral teams.
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A genuine interest in helping young people improve their behaviour and engagement.
If you're ready to make a positive difference and help young people get back on track with their learning, submit your CV today.
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 Zivcovic at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.