Job description
Job title: Behaviour Support
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460–£650 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long-Term/Day-to-day, Full-Time/Part-Time
Can you build positive relationships with young people and help them overcome behavioural challenges?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are recruiting a resilient and compassionate Behaviour Support professional to join a school in Sheffield. This role is ideal for someone who understands that challenging behaviour can often be a form of communication and can provide pupils with the patience, structure and encouragement they need.
You will work closely with pupils who may struggle with emotional regulation, social interaction or engagement in lessons, helping them make positive choices and develop greater confidence in the school environment.
Your responsibilities in Behaviour Support role:
- Provide consistent support to pupils experiencing behavioural difficulties.
- Encourage positive behaviour and appropriate social interactions.
- Help pupils recognise and manage their emotions.
- Build trusting relationships through patience and clear boundaries.
- Follow individual behaviour plans and school procedures.
- Support pupils during challenging situations using appropriate strategies.
- Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to monitor progress.
Requirements for the Behaviour Support role:
- Previous experience in behaviour support, mentoring, youth work or a similar role is desirable.
- Understanding of behaviour management and positive reinforcement.
- Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- A patient, adaptable and resilient approach.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
If you have the confidence to guide pupils through difficult moments and the determination to help them make positive changes, this could be a rewarding opportunity.
What can GSL Education offer you?
- Opportunities to work in schools across Sheffield.
- Competitive weekly pay.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
- Valuable experience in behaviour and pastoral support.
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.