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: Immediate Start
Are you passionate about helping young people overcome challenges, build confidence and get the most out 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'll work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support students who may struggle with behaviour, engagement or emotional regulation. You'll provide classroom-based assistance, help students manage challenging situations and encourage positive choices throughout the school day.
You'll also support students during lesson transitions, help them remain focused on their learning and provide individual attention where needed. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference while gaining valuable experience in a secondary school environment.
About the School:
The school is committed to providing a structured and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to take responsibility for their behaviour and achieve their potential. Staff work collaboratively across departments to maintain consistent expectations, strong pastoral support and a positive approach to student development.
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 engagement during lessons.
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Support students with emotional regulation and appropriate behaviour choices.
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Help manage lesson transitions and maintain consistent behaviour expectations.
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Build positive working relationships with students across different year groups.
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Support students who are struggling to participate in lessons or complete their work.
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Monitor behaviour and communicate relevant observations 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 adolescent development.
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
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A calm, patient and resilient approach when dealing with challenging behaviour.
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Confidence supporting students 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're someone who can remain calm under pressure, build positive relationships and help young people make better choices, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV today!
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.