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: Immediate Start
Do you have the patience and confidence to help young people manage challenging behaviour and stay engaged in their learning? A secondary school in Sheffield is looking for a reliable Behaviour Support Assistant to provide practical and pastoral support to students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
About the Role:
In this role, you'll work closely with subject teachers and the pastoral team to help students navigate the challenges that can affect their behaviour and learning. You may provide individual support, work with small groups or assist in lessons across different departments. Your focus will be on helping pupils regulate their emotions, make positive choices and remain involved in classroom activities, including during lesson changes and other less structured parts of the school day.
About the School:
The school places importance on clear expectations, positive relationships and consistent behaviour support. Its staff work together across departments to provide students with a structured and inclusive environment where they can feel supported, take responsibility and work towards their academic goals.
Responsibilities:
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Support secondary-aged students who experience behavioural, social or emotional difficulties.
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Help pupils remain focused and participate in lessons across different subject areas.
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Work alongside teachers to implement consistent behaviour management strategies.
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Provide one-to-one and small-group support where needed.
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Encourage positive choices, emotional regulation and respectful interactions.
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Assist students with transitions between lessons and activities.
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Recognise changes in behaviour and communicate concerns or progress to the relevant staff.
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Help maintain a safe, calm and purposeful learning environment.
Requirements:
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Experience working with young people, particularly at secondary school age, is desirable.
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An understanding of behaviour management and pastoral support.
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Confidence communicating with students, teachers and other school staff.
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A patient, approachable and resilient manner.
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The ability to remain calm and consistent when dealing with challenging behaviour.
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Flexibility to support students across different lessons and school settings.
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A genuine interest in helping young people improve their confidence and engagement with education.
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 can bring a calm, consistent approach and enjoy helping young people work through challenges, this could be a rewarding opportunity. Submit your CV today to be considered.
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.