Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant (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 with special educational needs feel supported, manage challenging situations and engage with learning? A supportive school in Rotherham is looking for a patient and committed Behaviour Support Assistant to help pupils with additional needs make progress in a structured and understanding environment.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers and the wider support team to help pupils manage their emotions, develop positive behaviour and access learning in a way that suits their individual needs. You'll provide one-to-one and small-group support, adapt your approach to different situations and help children build confidence, independence and positive relationships.
About the School:
The school is committed to meeting the individual needs of its pupils through consistent support, clear expectations and an inclusive approach to education. Staff work collaboratively to understand each child's needs, respond calmly to challenging behaviour and create a safe environment where pupils can develop at their own pace.
Responsibilities:
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Support pupils with SEN who experience behavioural, emotional or social difficulties.
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Provide one-to-one and small-group support in the classroom and during other school activities.
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Help pupils recognise and manage their emotions using appropriate strategies.
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Encourage positive behaviour, communication and engagement with learning.
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Work alongside teachers and other staff to follow individual support and behaviour plans.
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Adapt support to suit pupils' different learning needs and communication styles.
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Monitor progress and share relevant observations with the teaching team.
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Maintain a safe, calm and consistent learning environment.
Requirements:
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Experience supporting children with special educational needs or behavioural challenges is desirable.
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A patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
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Understanding of how additional needs can affect behaviour, communication and learning.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
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Confidence responding calmly and consistently to challenging situations.
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A genuine commitment to helping children develop their confidence and independence.
If you're ready to make a meaningful difference to pupils who need additional support, we'd love to hear from you.
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. Tom Knight at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.