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
Do you have a passion for helping young people overcome challenges and make the most of their education? A welcoming secondary school in Doncaster is looking for a patient and proactive Behaviour Support Assistant to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will work closely with subject teachers and pastoral staff to support students who may struggle with behaviour, emotional regulation or engagement in lessons. You will provide classroom-based support, help students manage challenging situations and encourage positive choices throughout the school day.
You may also work with individual students or small groups, helping them stay focused during lessons, manage transitions between classes and develop the confidence to participate in their learning. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's school experience.
About the School:
This inclusive secondary school places strong emphasis on student wellbeing, positive behaviour and academic achievement. Staff work together to provide consistent pastoral support and clear expectations, ensuring students have a structured environment in which they can learn and develop.
Responsibilities:
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Provide classroom-based support to secondary students experiencing behavioural or emotional challenges.
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Work alongside subject teachers to encourage positive behaviour and engagement during lessons.
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Support students with emotional regulation and managing challenging situations.
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Help students navigate lesson transitions and maintain positive routines throughout the school day.
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Build positive relationships with students across different year groups and abilities.
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Encourage participation in lessons and support students in accessing the curriculum.
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Monitor behaviour and communicate relevant concerns or progress to teaching and pastoral staff.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with secondary-aged children or young people is desirable.
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Understanding of behaviour management and the challenges faced by adolescent learners.
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A calm, patient and consistent approach when dealing with challenging behaviour.
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
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Confidence supporting students both individually and within a classroom setting.
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Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral teams.
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A genuine interest in 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 are passionate about supporting young people and can bring patience, consistency and a positive attitude to the classroom, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV today to be considered for this opportunity.
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.