Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant (Secondary)
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £460 – £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: Immediately
Would you like to help secondary school students manage behavioural challenges and build more positive relationships with learning? A secondary school in Doncaster is seeking a patient and proactive Behaviour Support Assistant to support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you'll work alongside subject teachers and pastoral staff to help students navigate the challenges of secondary education. From supporting behaviour during lessons to helping pupils manage transitions between classrooms and stay focused on their work, you'll play an important part in maintaining a productive learning environment. You'll also help students develop emotional regulation, take greater responsibility for their actions and prepare for important stages of their education, including GCSEs.
About the School:
The school is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment where young people are encouraged to learn, develop and overcome barriers to progress. Staff work across different departments to maintain consistent behaviour expectations and provide appropriate support for students who need additional guidance.
Responsibilities:
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Support students across Key Stages 3 and 4 with behaviour management and classroom engagement.
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Work alongside subject teachers to minimise disruption and encourage participation in lessons.
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Help students manage lesson transitions and adjust to different classroom expectations.
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Build positive, professional relationships with pupils while maintaining clear boundaries.
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Provide individual and small-group support to students experiencing behavioural difficulties.
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Monitor student behaviour and share relevant observations with teachers and pastoral staff.
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Encourage emotional regulation, respectful communication and greater independence in learning.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with young people, particularly secondary-aged students, is desirable.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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A calm, patient and resilient approach when managing challenging behaviour.
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Confidence in setting boundaries and maintaining consistent expectations.
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Ability to work effectively with teachers and pastoral teams.
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A genuine interest in helping young people overcome barriers to education.
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Previous experience in a secondary school or behaviour support setting is advantageous.
If you're ready to help young people make positive changes and engage more confidently with their education, 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.