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
Are you passionate about helping children with additional needs feel supported, understood and ready to learn? A welcoming SEN school in Dinnington is seeking a patient and committed Behaviour Support Assistant to join its team from September 2026.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who need additional help managing their behaviour, emotions and everyday challenges. You will provide individual and small-group support, helping pupils communicate their needs, follow routines and engage with learning at their own pace. Working alongside teachers and other support staff, you will play an important part in creating a consistent and reassuring environment where every pupil can make progress.
About the School:
This specialist setting is dedicated to supporting pupils with a range of additional needs through a structured, inclusive approach to education. Staff work collaboratively to understand each pupil's individual needs, maintain consistent support strategies and provide a safe environment where pupils are encouraged to develop their confidence and independence.
Responsibilities:
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Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with special educational needs.
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Help pupils manage challenging behaviour and develop emotional regulation skills.
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Follow individual behaviour support plans and agreed strategies.
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Encourage communication, independence and positive social interactions.
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Support pupils with classroom activities, daily routines and transitions.
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Work closely with teachers and other professionals to maintain consistent support.
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Monitor pupils' engagement and share relevant observations with the wider team.
Requirements:
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Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN is desirable.
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An understanding of additional needs, behaviour management and emotional regulation.
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A patient, empathetic and consistent approach.
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Confidence responding calmly to challenging situations.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
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A genuine commitment to supporting each pupil's individual 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 have the patience, understanding and enthusiasm to support pupils with additional needs, we would love to hear from you. Submit your CV today and take the next step towards a rewarding role in SEN education.
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.