Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Sheffield
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 get the most out of their education? A welcoming secondary school in Sheffield is looking for a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will work alongside subject teachers and pastoral staff to help students manage their behaviour, stay engaged in lessons and develop positive learning habits. You will provide support to individuals and small groups, helping students navigate the demands of secondary education, including lesson transitions and GCSE preparation.
About the School:
This inclusive secondary school aims to provide a positive and structured learning environment where students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and behaviour. Staff work closely across departments to maintain high expectations, provide consistent pastoral support and help young people reach their potential.
Responsibilities:
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Support students with behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement across KS3 and KS4.
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Work alongside subject teachers in different departments to maintain a positive classroom environment.
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Provide individual and small-group support to students who need additional guidance.
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Help students manage lesson transitions and remain focused on their learning.
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Encourage positive behaviour, independence and participation in school activities.
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Share relevant observations and progress updates with teachers and pastoral staff.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
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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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Confidence supporting secondary-aged students and managing challenging situations.
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Ability to work effectively with teachers and pastoral teams across different departments.
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A genuine commitment to helping young people develop positive behaviours and achieve their potential.
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 are ready to make a positive difference to young people's school experience, submit your CV today.
To apply for this Behaviour Support Assistant role, please submit your full and up-to-date CV.
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. Leanne Clark at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.