Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant (Secondary)
Location: Barnsley
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 behavioural challenges and get the most out of their education? A secondary school in Barnsley is looking for a patient and committed Behaviour Support Assistant to help students engage positively with learning.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you'll work alongside subject teachers and pastoral staff to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4. You'll help pupils manage their behaviour, navigate lesson transitions and remain engaged with classroom activities. By providing consistent guidance and encouragement, you'll help students develop greater confidence, take responsibility for their actions and make the most of their time at school.
About the School:
The school is committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive environment where students are supported to overcome barriers to learning. Staff work collaboratively to promote positive behaviour, clear boundaries and strong pastoral support, helping pupils develop both academically and personally.
Responsibilities:
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Provide behaviour support to secondary-aged pupils across different subjects and departments.
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Help students manage their emotions, follow classroom expectations and remain focused on learning.
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Work with subject teachers to maintain a calm and productive classroom environment.
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Support students during lesson transitions and other parts of the school day.
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Build positive, professional relationships with pupils while maintaining clear boundaries.
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Monitor behaviour and engagement, sharing relevant observations with teachers and pastoral staff.
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Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures at all times.
Requirements:
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Experience working with young people, particularly secondary-aged pupils, is desirable.
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Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
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A calm, patient and consistent approach when dealing with challenging situations.
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Confidence setting boundaries while treating students fairly and respectfully.
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Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral teams.
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A genuine commitment to helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
If you're ready to make a positive difference to secondary students' school experience, we'd welcome your application.
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.
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 Zivkovic at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.