Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant (Secondary)
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460 – £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: Immediately
Do you enjoy helping young people navigate challenges, build confidence and get the most out of their education? A supportive secondary school in Sheffield is looking for a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to help students improve their behaviour, engagement and approach to learning.
About the Role:
In this role, you will provide classroom-based and individual support to secondary-aged students who may need additional guidance with their behaviour, emotional regulation or engagement. Working alongside subject teachers and the pastoral team, you will help students manage difficult situations, follow classroom expectations and stay involved in their learning.
You will support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them develop positive routines, manage transitions between lessons and overcome barriers that may affect their progress. This is a great opportunity to build meaningful experience in education while making a difference to students' everyday school experience.
About the School:
This inclusive secondary school recognises the importance of strong pastoral support alongside academic achievement. Staff work closely together to maintain clear expectations, promote positive behaviour and provide students with the guidance they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
Responsibilities:
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Provide classroom-based support to students experiencing behavioural or emotional difficulties.
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Work alongside subject teachers to encourage positive engagement and participation in lessons.
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Support students with emotional regulation and appropriate responses to challenging situations.
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Help students manage transitions between lessons and follow established school routines.
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Build positive and professional relationships with secondary-aged pupils.
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Encourage students to take responsibility for their behaviour and learning.
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Monitor progress and communicate any concerns to teaching and pastoral staff.
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Help maintain a safe, calm and productive learning environment.
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 patient, approachable and consistent manner.
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Confidence supporting students who may display challenging behaviour.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work effectively alongside teachers and pastoral staff.
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A genuine interest in supporting young people's personal and academic 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 are someone who can bring patience, understanding and consistency to a classroom, this could be a great opportunity to put your skills to good use. Submit your CV today and take the next step towards making a difference in secondary 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. Leanne Clark at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.