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 welcoming secondary school in Doncaster is looking for a patient and proactive Behaviour Support professional to work with students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Support professional, you will work closely with students who may need additional guidance with their behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement in lessons. Working alongside subject teachers and pastoral staff, you'll help students manage challenges, develop positive learning habits and remain involved in classroom activities. You may also provide one-to-one support or work with small groups, helping pupils build confidence and make progress with their education.
About the School:
This inclusive secondary school is committed to providing a structured and supportive learning environment where young people are encouraged to reach their potential. Staff work collaboratively across different departments to promote positive behaviour, maintain clear expectations and provide appropriate pastoral support throughout Key Stages 3 and 4.
Responsibilities:
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Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students experiencing behavioural or emotional difficulties.
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Work alongside subject teachers to encourage positive behaviour and engagement during lessons.
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Support students with emotional regulation and developing appropriate responses to challenging situations.
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Help manage lesson transitions and maintain a calm, structured learning environment.
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Encourage participation in classroom activities and support students with their learning.
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Implement agreed behaviour management strategies and individual support plans.
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Monitor student progress and communicate concerns or relevant observations to teaching and pastoral staff.
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Support students in developing confidence, independence and positive relationships with their peers.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with secondary-aged children or young people is desirable.
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Understanding of behaviour management and the challenges faced by adolescent learners.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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A patient, resilient and consistent approach when dealing with challenging behaviour.
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Ability to build positive professional relationships with students and staff.
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Confidence working independently and as part of a wider pastoral team.
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A genuine commitment to supporting young people's education and wellbeing.
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 have the patience, confidence and enthusiasm to help young people overcome barriers to learning, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV today to be considered for this opportunity.
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 Zivkovic at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.