Behaviour Support Assistant

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

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant in Sheffield to help secondary students engage, manage emotions and navigate lessons. You will work alongside teachers and pastoral staff across Key Stages 3 and 4, providing individual or small-group support, upholding safeguarding standards and promoting positive behaviour throughout the school day.

The role offers flexible hours with either full-time or part-time contracts, and pays £460–£600 per week depending on experience,

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally in a secondary school.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach when responding to challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with adolescents.
• Confidence in maintaining clear boundaries and consistent expectations.
• The ability to work effectively with teachers and pastoral teams.
• A genuine interest in helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Support secondary-aged pupils with behaviour management, emotional regulation and classroom engagement.
• Work with subject teachers across different departments to maintain a focused learning environment.
• Help students manage lesson transitions and follow daily school routines.
• Encourage respectful behaviour, positive choices and appropriate boundaries.
• Provide individual or small-group support where pupils need additional guidance.
• Share relevant observations with teachers and pastoral staff to help maintain consistent support.
• Follow school behaviour policies and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation

Communication skills

Adolescent engagement

Job description

Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Sheffield
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 help secondary school students overcome challenges with behaviour and feel more confident in their learning? A secondary school in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to help pupils stay engaged, manage difficult situations and make the most of their education.

About the Role:

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you'll work alongside subject teachers and pastoral staff to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4. Your day will involve helping pupils manage their emotions, settle into lessons and make positive choices, including during transitions between classes. By providing consistent guidance and encouragement, you'll help students engage with learning and develop greater independence.

About the School:

The school is committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive environment where students are supported to meet clear expectations and make progress. Teachers and pastoral staff work closely together to address behavioural challenges, encourage positive relationships and ensure pupils receive the support they need.

Responsibilities:

• Support secondary-aged pupils with behaviour management, emotional regulation and classroom engagement.

• Work with subject teachers across different departments to maintain a focused learning environment.

• Help students manage lesson transitions and follow daily school routines.

• Encourage respectful behaviour, positive choices and appropriate boundaries.

• Provide individual or small-group support where pupils need additional guidance.

• Share relevant observations with teachers and pastoral staff to help maintain consistent support.

• Follow school behaviour policies and safeguarding procedures.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable, particularly in a secondary school setting.

• A calm, patient and resilient approach when responding to challenging behaviour.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with adolescents.

• Confidence in maintaining clear boundaries and consistent expectations.

• The ability to work effectively with teachers and pastoral teams.

• A genuine interest in helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

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 upda