Behaviour Support

GSL Education; Sheffield; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 27.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Referral bonus £100

CPD courses access

Descripción de la vacante

GSL Education is seeking a patient and dependable Behaviour Support staff member to assist pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 in a Sheffield secondary school. You'll work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to support behavioural and emotional needs and help create a calm, focused learning environment.

Starting immediately, this long-term/temporary role offers weekly pay and the opportunity to contribute to safeguarding and pupil development.

Formación

• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils is desirable.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach to challenging behaviour.
• Confident with maintaining boundaries and school policies.
• Ability to work effectively with teachers and pastoral teams.
• Commitment to helping young people succeed in education.

Responsabilidades

• Support secondary students with behavioural, emotional and social needs.
• Collaborate with subject teachers to promote participation and positive conduct.
• Assist transitions between lessons and reinforce classroom routines.
• Build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Encourage emotional regulation and responsible decision-making.
• Share observations with teachers and pastoral staff.

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Calm and patient

Boundary setting

Team collaboration

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Behaviour Support (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

Would you like to help young people feel more settled in school and make better use of their learning time? A secondary school in Sheffield is looking for a patient and dependable Behaviour Support team member to help pupils overcome challenges and engage more positively with their education.

About the Role:

You'll work alongside subject teachers and pastoral staff to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4 who may need additional help with behaviour, emotional regulation or classroom engagement. From helping pupils settle into lessons to guiding them through challenging situations, you'll encourage positive choices and help maintain a focused learning environment across different subjects.

About the School:

This secondary school aims to give every student the opportunity to succeed in a safe and supportive environment. Staff work closely together to maintain clear behaviour expectations, provide consistent pastoral support and help pupils develop confidence, independence and respect for others.

Responsibilities:

• Support secondary-aged students with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties.

• Work with subject teachers to encourage participation and positive conduct in lessons.

• Help pupils manage transitions between lessons and follow classroom routines.

• Build positive relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

• Encourage students to develop emotional regulation and make responsible choices.

• Share relevant observations and concerns with teachers and pastoral staff.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with secondary-aged children or young people is desirable.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• A calm, patient and resilient approach when dealing with challenging behaviour.

• Confidence maintaining boundaries and following school behaviour policies.

• Ability to work effectively with teachers and pastoral teams.

• A genuine commitment to helping young people succeed in education.

If you're ready to support young people through the challenges of secondary school and help them engage more confidently with learning, we'd welcome your application.

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.

In addition to that, GSL Education are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts &Cs apply).