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 patient, understanding and keen to help children with special educational needs overcome challenges at school? A school in Rotherham is looking for a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to provide consistent, individualised support and help pupils feel more confident in their learning.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers and support staff to help pupils with SEN manage their behaviour, regulate their emotions and engage with learning. You'll adapt your approach to each child's needs, offering reassurance, clear guidance and practical support throughout the school day. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference through patience, consistency and positive relationships.
About the School:
The school aims to provide an inclusive, structured environment where pupils with different needs can access learning and feel supported. Staff work together to understand individual challenges, maintain consistent expectations and help pupils develop their communication, independence and social skills.
Responsibilities:
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Support pupils with SEN who may experience behavioural or emotional difficulties.
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Help pupils recognise and manage their emotions using appropriate strategies.
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Work alongside teachers and support staff to implement individual support plans.
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Encourage engagement in classroom activities and help pupils overcome barriers to learning.
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Maintain a calm, safe and structured environment throughout the school day.
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Observe pupils' responses and share relevant updates with the wider staff team.
Requirements:
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Experience supporting children or young people with SEN is desirable.
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A patient, empathetic and consistent approach to behaviour support.
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An understanding of additional learning needs and emotional regulation.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships.
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Confidence responding calmly to challenging behaviour.
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A genuine commitment to inclusive education and helping every pupil make progress.
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).
If you're ready to support pupils with additional needs and help them take positive steps in their education, we'd welcome your application.
To apply for this Behaviour Support Assistant role, please submit your full and up-to-date CV today.
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.