Job description
Job title: Behaviour Support
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £460–£650 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Long-Term/Day-to-day, Full-Time/Part-Time
Can you offer the guidance, patience and consistency that help young people make better choices?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are currently recruiting a confident and compassionate Behaviour Support professional for a fantastic school in Rotherham. This role is suited to someone who can build positive connections with pupils, understand the reasons behind challenging behaviour and encourage more positive ways of responding.
You will work with pupils who may need additional help with emotional regulation, social interaction and following school expectations. By providing clear guidance and consistent support, you will help create an environment where pupils can feel settled and ready to learn.
Responsibilities of a Behaviour Support:
- Support pupils who require additional behavioural guidance.
- Encourage appropriate behaviour and positive decision-making.
- Help pupils identify and manage their emotions.
- Build constructive relationships with pupils.
- Apply agreed behaviour strategies and individual support plans.
- Work with teachers and pastoral staff to monitor pupil development.
- Respond appropriately to challenging situations and maintain a safe environment.
Requirements for the Behaviour Support role:
- Experience in behaviour support, mentoring, youth work or a similar setting is desirable.
- Understanding of behaviour management and positive reinforcement.
- Ability to remain composed in challenging circumstances.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- A patient, proactive and resilient approach.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
If you have the ability to encourage positive change and help pupils recognise their potential, we would welcome your application. Your support can make a real difference to their confidence, behaviour and engagement with education.
Why work with GSL Education?
- Access to opportunities in schools across Rotherham.
- Personalised support from a dedicated consultant.
- Competitive weekly rates and opportunities to broaden your experience in 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.
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.