Behaviour Support Assistant

GSL Education; Doncaster; 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 Doncaster. The role focuses on helping pupils engage, manage behaviour and stay engaged across Key Stages 3 and 4.

You will work with teachers and pastoral staff to create a positive learning environment, build relationships and support smooth transitions between classes. Immediate start is available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, particularly secondary-aged pupils.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach to challenging situations.
• Confidence maintaining boundaries and managing behaviour fairly.
• Ability to work effectively with teachers and pastoral teams.

Responsibilities

• Support secondary-aged pupils with behaviour, engagement and emotional regulation.
• Work with subject teachers across different departments to encourage positive participation in lessons.
• Help students manage transitions between lessons and follow school routines.
• Promote respectful behaviour while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.
• Share observations about behaviour and progress with teaching and pastoral staff.
• Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures at all times.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Patience and resilience

Team collaboration

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant (Secondary)
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £460 - £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: Immediately

Would you like to make a real difference to the school experience of young people who need extra support with behaviour and engagement? A secondary school in Doncaster is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to help pupils overcome challenges and get more out of their education.

About the Role

You’ll work alongside subject teachers and pastoral staff to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4. From helping pupils manage their behaviour in lessons to supporting smooth transitions between classes, you’ll play an important part in maintaining a positive and purposeful learning environment. Your patience, consistency and ability to build professional relationships will help students stay engaged and develop better strategies for managing challenges.

About the School

The school is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment where secondary-aged pupils can learn, develop and work towards their potential. Staff take a collaborative approach to behaviour management and pastoral care, with clear expectations and support in place to help students make positive choices.

Responsibilities

• Support secondary-aged pupils with behaviour, engagement and emotional regulation.
• Work with subject teachers across different departments to encourage positive participation in lessons.
• Help students manage transitions between lessons and follow school routines.
• Promote respectful behaviour while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.
• Support pupils who are struggling to engage with classroom activities.
• Share observations about behaviour and progress with teaching and pastoral staff.
• Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures at all times.

Requirements

• Experience working with young people, particularly secondary-aged pupils, is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach to challenging situations.
• Confidence maintaining boundaries and managing behaviour fairly.
• Ability to work effectively with teachers and pastoral teams.
• A genuine interest in helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

If you’re ready to help secondary students build confidence, improve their engagement and make positive choices, we’d welcome your application.

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.