Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support (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 overcome challenges and make the most of their education? A supportive secondary school in Doncaster is looking for a dedicated Behaviour Support professional to help students stay engaged, develop positive behaviours and achieve their potential.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Support professional, you will work closely with students across Key Stages 3 and 4, providing guidance to those who may need additional support with behaviour, emotional regulation or engagement in lessons. Working alongside subject teachers and pastoral staff, you will help students navigate the challenges of secondary education, maintain positive relationships and participate more confidently in their learning. You may also provide individual or small-group support, particularly where students are experiencing difficulties with attendance, behaviour or classroom expectations.
About the School:
This inclusive secondary school is committed to creating a safe and structured environment where young people feel supported and are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning. Staff work collaboratively across different departments to maintain consistent behaviour expectations, provide effective pastoral care and help students progress both academically and personally.
Responsibilities:
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Support secondary school students with behaviour management, emotional regulation and classroom engagement.
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Work alongside subject teachers to support learning across different departments.
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Provide one-to-one and small-group support for students experiencing behavioural or emotional difficulties.
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Help students manage lesson transitions and follow classroom routines.
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Encourage positive interactions, self-confidence and appropriate behaviour.
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Support students in accessing lessons and preparing for GCSE learning where appropriate.
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Monitor behaviour and engagement, sharing relevant observations with teaching and pastoral staff.
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Help maintain a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with secondary-aged children or young people is desirable.
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Understanding of the challenges faced by adolescent learners.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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A calm, patient and consistent approach to behaviour management.
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Ability to build positive relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
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Confidence working alongside teachers and pastoral teams.
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A genuine commitment to supporting young people with additional behavioural or emotional needs.
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Previous behaviour support or secondary education experience is advantageous.
To work with GSL Education as a Behaviour Support professional, 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 are ready to help young people overcome barriers to learning and make a positive difference in a secondary school setting, submit your 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. Paul Zivcovic at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.