Behaviour Support

Gsl Education; Hanley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education in Barnsley is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support assistant for secondary pupils. You will work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to support students who struggle with behaviour, helping them engage with lessons and build positive routines.

The role focuses on safeguarding, effective communication with pupils, parents, and staff, and maintaining professional boundaries while supporting transitions between classes and activities.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Relationship-building with students and staff.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Confidence maintaining boundaries and following school policies.

Responsibilities

• Support students who experience behavioural, emotional or social difficulties.
• Work with subject teachers to encourage positive behaviour and participation in lessons.
• Help students manage transitions between lessons and settle into classroom routines.
• Build positive, professional relationships with pupils while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Support students in developing self-regulation and appropriate responses to challenging situations.
• Communicate relevant concerns and progress updates to teachers and pastoral staff.

Job description

Job description

Job Title: Behaviour Support (Secondary)

Location: Barnsley
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 good at building relationships with young people and helping them manage challenges in the classroom? A secondary school in Barnsley is looking for a patient and reliable Behaviour Support team member to help students engage with learning and make positive choices throughout the school day.

About the Role

You'll work alongside subject teachers and pastoral staff to support secondary-aged students who may struggle with behaviour, emotional regulation or staying focused in lessons. From helping pupils settle into class to supporting them through difficult moments, you'll play an important part in keeping students engaged and helping lessons run smoothly across different subjects and year groups.

About the School

This secondary school is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to take responsibility for their actions and work towards their goals. Staff take a consistent approach to behaviour and work collaboratively to provide appropriate support for pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Responsibilities

• Support students who experience behavioural, emotional or social difficulties.
• Work with subject teachers to encourage positive behaviour and participation in lessons.
• Help students manage transitions between lessons and settle into classroom routines.
• Build positive, professional relationships with pupils while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Support students in developing self-regulation and appropriate responses to challenging situations.
• Communicate relevant concerns and progress updates to teachers and pastoral staff.

Requirements

• Experience working with secondary-aged children or young people is desirable.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach when managing challenging behaviour.
• Confidence maintaining boundaries and following school behaviour policies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral teams.
• A genuine commitment to helping young people succeed in education.

If you're ready to make a difference to young people's school experience and help them get more from their lessons,

To work with GSL Education as Behaviour Support Staff, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.
• 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.