Job description
Job title: Behaviour Support
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £460–£650 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Long-Term/Day-to-day, Full-Time/Part-Time
Can you remain calm under pressure and help young people develop the confidence to make positive behavioural choices?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are seeking a resilient and supportive Behaviour Support to work in a school in Rotherham. This position is ideal for someone who can understand behavioural challenges, establish positive relationships with students and encourage a more settled and productive learning environment.
You will support youths who may experience difficulties with emotional regulation, engagement or following school expectations. Consistency, patience and a positive approach will help you guide young people towards improved behaviour and better learning experiences.
Responsibilities of a Behaviour Support:
- Provide support to pupils who display challenging behaviour.
- Encourage positive behaviour and appropriate social interactions.
- Help pupils develop emotional regulation and coping strategies.
- Build supportive relationships through consistent guidance.
- Implement agreed behaviour management strategies.
- Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to monitor progress.
- Respond calmly and appropriately to challenging situations.
Requirements for the Behaviour Support role:
- Previous experience in behaviour support, youth work, mentoring or a similar role is desirable.
- Understanding of behavioural needs and effective support approaches.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- A patient, calm and resilient attitude.
- Ability to manage challenging situations professionally.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
Why work with GSL Education?
- Opportunities to work in schools across Rotherham.
- Dedicated consultant support and ongoing guidance.
- Competitive weekly pay and opportunities to develop your experience in 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.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across South Yorkshire.
For more information or to register your interest in the Behaviour Support role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.