Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant (SEN)
Location: Dinnington
Salary: £460 – £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: September 2026
Would you like to help children with special educational needs feel more confident, manage challenging situations and engage with their learning? A supportive school in Dinnington is looking for a patient and dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to help pupils overcome barriers and make positive progress.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils with special educational needs who may require additional help with behaviour, emotional regulation and daily learning. You will provide individual and small-group support, help pupils follow routines and encourage positive ways of communicating and responding to challenges. This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference by helping pupils feel understood, supported and ready to learn.
About the School:
This inclusive school is committed to meeting the individual needs of its pupils and creating a safe, structured learning environment. Staff work collaboratively to provide consistent support, celebrate individual progress and help pupils develop their communication, independence and social skills.
Responsibilities:
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Provide tailored support to pupils with special educational needs and behavioural difficulties.
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Help pupils manage emotions, understand boundaries and develop positive coping strategies.
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Work alongside teachers and support staff to maintain consistent routines and expectations.
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Support individual pupils and small groups with classroom activities and daily learning.
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Encourage communication, social interaction and greater independence.
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Recognise changes in behaviour and share relevant observations with the wider staff team.
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Follow individual support plans, school policies and safeguarding procedures.
Requirements:
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Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN or behavioural needs is desirable.
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A patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
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Confidence in responding calmly to challenging behaviour.
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Ability to adapt support to meet individual needs.
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A flexible and collaborative approach to working with teaching and support staff.
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A genuine commitment to helping pupils develop confidence and reach their potential.
If you are passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and would like to make a meaningful contribution to their school experience, we encourage you to apply.
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.