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: Immediate Start
Are you passionate about helping young people overcome challenges and get the most out of their education? A welcoming secondary school in Sheffield is looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
About the Role:
In this role, you'll work closely with subject teachers and pastoral staff to support students who may need additional guidance with their behaviour, engagement or emotional regulation. From helping students settle into lessons to providing individual support when challenges arise, you'll play an important part in keeping pupils engaged and ready to learn.
You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with young people, support their progress and gain valuable experience working across different subjects and year groups.
About the School:
This inclusive secondary school places importance on positive relationships, clear expectations and a supportive approach to learning. Staff work together across departments to provide consistent guidance and pastoral support, helping students feel encouraged and understood throughout their school day.
Responsibilities:
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Support students with behaviour, engagement and emotional regulation across KS3 and KS4.
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Work alongside subject teachers to maintain a positive and productive classroom environment.
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Provide individual and small-group support to students who need additional guidance.
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Help students manage lesson transitions and settle into different classroom settings.
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Encourage participation, independence and positive interactions with peers.
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Recognise potential difficulties and share relevant observations with teaching and pastoral staff.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
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An understanding of behaviour management and the challenges faced by adolescent learners.
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
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A calm, patient and consistent approach when managing challenging situations.
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Confidence working with different teachers, departments and year groups.
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A genuine interest in helping young people engage with education and reach their potential.
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 ready to make a positive difference to students' school experiences and help them overcome barriers to learning, 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. Leanne Clark at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.