Behaviour Support

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Behaviour Support professional to join schools in Barnsley, UK. The role involves providing support to students with challenging behaviours, ensuring a structured learning environment. Ideal candidates should have a background in education or youth work and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Competitive pay rates and flexible working arrangements available.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rates

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a behaviour support or pastoral role.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management and safeguarding practices.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support students with behavioural, social, and emotional needs.
• Work closely with teachers to implement strategies promoting positive behaviour.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support.

Skills

Behaviour management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Patience

Solution-focused mindset

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or related field

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people by supporting positive behaviour and personal growth?

GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Behaviour Supportprofessional to join schools in Barnsley, helping students overcome challenges and thrive in both their academic and personal lives.

This role is ideal for someone with resilience, patience, and the ability to build positive relationships with students who may present challenging behaviours. You will play a key role in creating a supportive and structured environment that encourages learning and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support students with behavioural, social, and emotional needs in the classroom and wider school environment.
• Work closely with teachers to implement tailored strategies that promote positive behaviour.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to help students develop coping skills and self-regulation.
• Monitor behaviour and progress, offering constructive feedback and encouragement.
• Build strong relationships with staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to support.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion across the school.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, ideally in a behaviour support or pastoral role.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management and safeguarding practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and solution-focused in challenging situations.
• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, youth work, or a related field are desirable.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply via GSL Education.
• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Support from dedicated consultants throughout your journey.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.

As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.

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.