Behaviour Support Assistan

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

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant for a secondary school in Sheffield. You will work with students across Key Stages 3 and 4, providing one-to-one and small-group support to manage behavioural challenges and improve engagement in lessons.

The role involves collaboration with subject teachers and pastoral staff, assisting with emotional regulation, transitions, and GCSE preparation where appropriate. A patient, calm, and resilient approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged students desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, calm and resilient approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students with behavioural difficulties.
• Collaborate with teachers across departments to improve classroom engagement.
• Support students with emotional regulation and appropriate responses to challenging situations.
• Encourage positive behaviour and respectful communication in lessons.
• Help students transition between lessons and school areas.
• Monitor pupil behaviour and share observations with staff.

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.

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).

If you are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and can bring a calm, supportive approach to the classroom, we would love to hear from you.