Job description
Join GSL Education as a Behaviour Teaching Assistant!
Location: Basingstoke
Salary Scale: £82.80 to £100 per day
Start Date: ASAP/ September 2025
Are you passionate about supporting young people with behavioural and emotional needs?
Do you want to work in a role where you can truly make a difference every day?
GSL Education is a trusted and dedicated education recruitment agency, committed to supporting both our educators and the schools we partner with. We are currently recruiting Behaviour Teaching Assistants to work in a range of inspiring specialist schools across Basingstoke , supporting students with SEMH, Autism, ADHD, and complex learning needs.
Whether you're seeking full-time consistency or flexible part-time work, GSL Education has roles to suit your lifestyle and ambitions.
Apply now to take the next step in your Behaviour Mentor journey with GSL Education – inspire change, support growth, and help shape futures.
What We Offer:
- Long-term and flexible Behaviour Mentor opportunities across all key stages
- Placements in inclusive, supportive SEND schools that focus on pupil well-being and personal growth
- Ongoing support from a specialist consultant who cares about your development
- A chance to be part of a collaborative, passionate team making a meaningful impact
Requirements for Behaviour Teaching Assistant role:
- Have experience supporting children or young people with behavioural challenges or emotional needs
- Be calm, patient, and resilient with a positive, proactive attitude
- Be passionate about inclusive education and youth development
- Have experience working in education, youth work, psychology, or care settings (desirable)
Responsibilities of a Behaviour Teaching Assistant:
- Provide 1:1 support for pupils with challenging behaviour, Autism, and mental health needs
- Help promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and a safe learning space
- Work closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to provide consistent, tailored support
- Play a vital role in boosting confidence, well-being, and academic progress
- Ideal for psychology, education, or health-related graduates looking to develop a career in teaching, child psychology, or youth work
To work with GSL Education as a Behaviour Teaching Assistant, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
- Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.
Please be advised that this Behaviour Teaching Assistant role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
For more information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role ofBehaviour Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to apply online.