Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant (Secondary)
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £460 - £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: Immediately
Are you confident supporting teenagers through challenging situations and helping them make positive choices in the classroom? A welcoming secondary school in Doncaster is looking for a patient and resilient Behaviour Support Assistant to support its students and teaching team.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will work closely with students across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them manage their behaviour, engage with lessons and overcome barriers to learning. You will support pupils who may struggle with emotional regulation, classroom expectations or maintaining positive relationships. Working alongside subject teachers and pastoral staff, you will provide consistent guidance throughout the school day, helping students develop greater confidence and independence.
About the School:
This inclusive secondary school is committed to supporting students with different learning needs and behavioural challenges. Staff work collaboratively to maintain clear expectations, provide effective pastoral support and create a structured environment where young people feel encouraged to make progress both academically and personally.
Responsibilities:
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Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students experiencing behavioural difficulties.
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Work alongside subject teachers across different departments to support classroom engagement.
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Help students manage emotional regulation and respond appropriately to challenging situations.
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Encourage positive behaviour, respectful communication and participation in lessons.
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Support students during lesson transitions and other parts of the school day where needed.
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Help pupils stay focused on learning activities, including GCSE preparation where appropriate.
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Monitor behaviour and progress, sharing relevant observations with teaching and pastoral staff.
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Follow individual behaviour plans and school safeguarding procedures.
Requirements:
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Previous experience supporting children or young people with behavioural challenges is desirable.
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Understanding of age-appropriate behaviour management strategies for secondary-aged pupils.
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
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A patient, resilient and consistent approach when dealing with challenging behaviour.
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Confidence working alongside teachers and pastoral teams.
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Ability to remain calm and professional in difficult situations.
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A genuine commitment to helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
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, resilience and enthusiasm to help young people navigate their school experience and make positive progress, we would love to hear from you. Submit your full and up-to-date 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. Paul Zivkovic at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.