Job description
Job title: Behaviour Support
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460–£600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Long-Term/Day-to-day, Full-Time/Part-Time
Are you confident supporting pupils through difficult moments and helping them build positive habits at school?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support professional to work in a school in Sheffield. We are looking for someone who can provide consistent guidance to pupils who may struggle with behaviour, emotional regulation or engagement with learning.
In this position, you will help pupils understand expectations, develop constructive ways to manage challenges and build positive relationships with those around them. You will work alongside teaching and pastoral staff to support pupils' individual needs.
Your responsibilities as Behaviour Support:
- Provide guidance to pupils who need additional behavioural support.
- Encourage positive interactions and respectful communication.
- Help pupils develop strategies to manage frustration and emotions.
- Establish trusting relationships through consistent support.
- Follow school behaviour policies and individual support plans.
- Assist teachers in maintaining a calm and structured classroom.
- Monitor pupils' responses and communicate relevant concerns to staff.
Requirements for the Behaviour Support role:
- Experience in a school, youth work, mentoring or behaviour support setting is desirable.
- Understanding of positive behaviour management approaches.
- Confidence dealing with challenging situations professionally.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- A calm, patient and adaptable attitude.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
What can GSL Education offer you?
- Opportunities to work with schools across Sheffield.
- Dedicated consultant guidance throughout your placement.
- Competitive weekly rates and opportunities for career development.
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.