Behaviour Support Assistan

GSL Education; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to join a Sheffield secondary school. You will support students across Key Stages 3 and 4 with behavioural and emotional needs, working with teachers and pastoral staff to maintain a positive learning environment.

You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, help students settle into lessons, monitor behaviour, and contribute to safeguarding in line with school procedures. Immediate start encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience with secondary-aged pupils or young people is desirable.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection practices is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Patient, calm and resilient approach is necessary.
• Ability to work with teachers and pastoral teams towards positive behaviours.
• Genuine interest in helping young people develop positive behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students with behavioural difficulties.
• Collaborate with subject teachers to improve classroom engagement.
• Support students with emotional regulation and appropriate responses to challenges.
• Encourage positive behaviour and respectful communication in lessons.
• Help students with transitions between lessons and school areas.
• Support GCSE preparation where appropriate.
• Monitor and report observations to staff.
• Follow individual behaviour strategies and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Experience with secondary students

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Resilience under pressure

Collaborative work

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: Immediately

Do you have the patience and confidence to help young people navigate behavioural challenges and get the most out of their education? A secondary school in Sheffield is looking for a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to provide consistent support to students across Key Stages 3 and 4.

About the Role:

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will work alongside subject teachers and pastoral staff to support students who may struggle with behaviour, emotional regulation or engagement in lessons. You will help pupils understand expectations, manage challenging situations and make positive choices throughout the school day. From providing individual support to helping students settle into lessons across different departments, your role will be important in maintaining a positive and productive learning environment.

About the School:

This inclusive secondary school recognises that every student has different needs and may require additional guidance to succeed. Staff work together to provide structured support, maintain consistent behaviour expectations and ensure pupils feel safe, respected and encouraged to achieve their potential.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students experiencing behavioural difficulties.
• Work alongside subject teachers across different departments to improve classroom engagement.
• Support students with emotional regulation and appropriate responses to challenging situations.
• Encourage positive behaviour, respectful communication and participation in lessons.
• Help students manage transitions between lessons and different areas of the school.
• Support pupils in staying focused on their learning, including GCSE preparation where appropriate.
• Monitor behaviour and share relevant observations with teaching and pastoral staff.
• Follow individual behaviour strategies and school safeguarding procedures.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with secondary-aged children or young people is desirable.
• An understanding of behavioural challenges and age-appropriate behaviour management strategies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, calm and resilient approach.
• Confidence in supporting students with different behavioural and emotional needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral teams.
• A genuine interest in helping young people develop positive behaviours and achieve their potential.

To work with GSL Education as a Behaviour Support 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 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.

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