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: Immediate Start
Are you passionate about helping young people overcome behavioural challenges and get the most out of their education? A secondary school in Doncaster is looking for a patient and committed Behaviour Support Assistant to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you'll work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to support students who may struggle with behaviour, emotional regulation or engagement in lessons. You'll help pupils manage challenging situations, follow classroom expectations and build positive relationships with those around them. From providing one-to-one support to assisting small groups, you'll play an important role in helping students overcome barriers to learning and make progress in their education.
About the School:
The school is committed to creating a structured and inclusive environment where young people are encouraged to take responsibility for their behaviour and learning. Staff work closely across different departments to provide consistent pastoral support, maintain clear expectations and ensure students feel safe and supported throughout the school day.
Responsibilities:
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Provide one-to-one and small-group support to secondary-aged students experiencing behavioural difficulties.
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Work alongside subject teachers to encourage positive engagement during lessons.
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Support students with emotional regulation and appropriate behaviour.
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Help manage challenging situations calmly and follow agreed behaviour strategies.
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Support students during lesson transitions and less structured parts of the school day where required.
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Encourage participation in classroom activities and help pupils stay focused on their learning.
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Monitor behaviour and progress, sharing relevant observations with teaching and pastoral staff.
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Promote a safe, respectful and structured 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 behaviour management and the challenges faced by adolescent learners.
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
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A patient, resilient and consistent approach.
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Confidence managing challenging behaviour and potentially difficult situations.
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Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral teams.
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A genuine commitment to supporting young people's education and personal development.
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're someone who can remain calm under pressure and enjoys helping young people make positive changes, 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 Zivcovic at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.