Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant (SEN)
Location: Dinnington
Salary: £460 – £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: September 2026
Do you have a genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs and helping them feel confident in the classroom? A specialist education setting in Dinnington is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to join its team from September 2026.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you'll provide tailored support to pupils with special educational needs who may need additional help with behaviour, communication and emotional regulation. Working alongside teachers and other support staff, you'll help students follow routines, engage with learning and manage situations they may find challenging. You'll take a patient and consistent approach, adapting your support to each pupil's individual needs.
About the School:
The school is committed to understanding each pupil as an individual and providing an environment where children with additional needs can feel safe, valued and supported. Staff work collaboratively to maintain clear routines, provide consistent guidance and help pupils develop their communication, independence and learning skills.
Responsibilities:
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Provide individual and small-group support to pupils with SEN and behavioural needs.
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Help pupils manage emotions and respond positively to challenging situations.
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Follow individual behaviour support plans and agreed strategies.
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Encourage communication, independence and participation in classroom activities.
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Work closely with teachers and other professionals to maintain consistent support.
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Recognise triggers and changes in behaviour, responding calmly and appropriately.
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Support pupils with transitions, daily routines and changes to activities.
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Maintain a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.
Requirements:
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Previous experience supporting children or young people with special educational needs is desirable.
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An understanding of behavioural needs, emotional regulation and individual support strategies.
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A patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
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Confidence responding calmly to challenging behaviour.
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Strong communication and teamwork skills.
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The ability to adapt your approach to suit different pupils and their needs.
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A genuine commitment to helping children develop confidence and independence.
If you're ready to make a meaningful difference to pupils who need additional support, we'd be pleased to hear from you. Submit your CV today to be considered for a September start.
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. Tom Knight at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.