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
Are you passionate about helping young people manage challenges and make the most of their education? A welcoming secondary school in Doncaster is looking for a patient and committed Behaviour Support Assistant to help pupils engage positively with learning and school life.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will work alongside subject teachers and pastoral staff to support secondary-aged pupils who may struggle with behaviour, emotional regulation or engagement in lessons. You will help students navigate classroom expectations, manage transitions between lessons and develop strategies that allow them to participate more confidently in their education. This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference during an important stage of young people's development.
About the School:
This inclusive secondary school aims to provide a safe, structured environment where pupils feel supported to overcome challenges and achieve their potential. Staff work collaboratively to maintain consistent behaviour expectations, provide appropriate pastoral support and encourage positive relationships throughout the school.
Responsibilities:
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Support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 with behaviour, engagement and emotional regulation.
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Work alongside subject teachers to encourage participation and minimise disruption during lessons.
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Help pupils manage transitions between classrooms and different parts of the school day.
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Build positive, professional relationships with pupils while maintaining clear boundaries.
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Support individual pupils and small groups in developing appropriate behaviour and learning habits.
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Monitor progress, record relevant observations and communicate concerns to teaching and pastoral staff.
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Follow school behaviour policies and safeguarding procedures consistently.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with secondary-aged pupils or young people is desirable.
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
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A calm, patient and resilient approach to challenging situations.
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Confidence in maintaining boundaries and managing behaviour appropriately.
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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.
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Experience in behaviour support, pastoral care or a secondary school setting is advantageous.
If you are ready to make a positive difference to young people's school experience and help them 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.