Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant (Secondary)
Location: Barnsley
Salary: £460 – £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: Immediately
Are you confident supporting teenagers through challenging moments and helping them stay on track with their learning? A welcoming secondary school in Barnsley is looking for a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to provide guidance and support to students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
About the Role:
In this role, you will work alongside subject teachers and pastoral staff to support students who may struggle with behaviour, engagement or emotional regulation. You will help maintain a positive classroom atmosphere, support students during lesson transitions and encourage them to take an active part in their education, including their GCSE studies.
About the School:
This inclusive secondary school places importance on positive relationships, consistent expectations and strong pastoral support. Staff work across departments to help students feel supported, manage their behaviour and make progress both academically and personally.
Responsibilities:
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Support students with behaviour management, emotional regulation and classroom engagement.
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Work alongside subject teachers across different departments to provide consistent support.
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Provide individual and small-group guidance to students who need additional help.
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Help students settle into lessons, manage transitions and remain focused on tasks.
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Encourage positive behaviour, independence and participation in school activities.
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Support students with their learning and preparation for GCSE assessments where appropriate.
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Share observations and relevant updates with teachers and pastoral staff.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with secondary-aged children or young people is desirable.
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Confident communication and relationship-building skills.
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A calm, patient and resilient approach when managing challenging behaviour.
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Ability to adapt your support to different students and classroom situations.
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Confidence working collaboratively with teachers and pastoral teams.
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A genuine interest in helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
If you are ready to make a difference to students' school experience and support their progress, 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.