Behaviour Support Assistants

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education Hull Branch is recruiting Behaviour Support Assistants to work with young people in Hull schools. The role focuses on calm, supportive engagement to help students manage challenges and progress positively.

Ideal candidates will build trusting relationships, support emotional regulation and social skills, and work with staff to implement consistent strategies. DBS checks are required or you must be willing to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with behavioural, emotional, or social needs is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS check (UK) registered on the Update Service or willing to apply for one.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised behavioural, emotional, and social support to students.
• Build positive, trusting relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Assist with emotional regulation, communication, social skills, and positive behaviour strategies.
• Respond calmly to challenging situations using de-escalation approaches.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to implement consistent strategies and monitor progress.
• Encourage engagement in learning and promote confidence, independence and decision-making.

Skills

Behaviour support

Safeguarding

Communication

Empathy

Resilience

DBS Update Service

Job description

Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistants
Location: Hull
Contract Type: Temporary, Supply, Full-Time
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Salary Scale: £92 – £115 per day (Depending on experience)

Are you calm, resilient, and passionate about helping young people manage challenges and make positive progress? GSL Education Hull Branch are currently recruiting dedicated Behaviour Support Assistants to support young people in an educational setting in Hull.

This role would suit someone who can build trusting relationships with young people who may present with complex behavioural, emotional, or social needs. You will provide consistent support, encourage positive choices, and help create a structured environment where young people can feel safe and supported.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide individualised support to young people who require additional behavioural, emotional, and social support.
• Build positive, trusting relationships while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.
• Support young people with emotional regulation, communication, social skills, and positive behaviour strategies.
• Respond calmly and appropriately to challenging situations, following agreed de-escalation and behaviour-support approaches.
• Work closely with teachers and wider support staff to implement consistent strategies and monitor progress.
• Encourage engagement in learning and activities while promoting confidence, independence, and positive decision-making.
• Previous experience supporting children or young people with behavioural, emotional, or social needs is desirable.
• Experience in education, residential care, youth work, mentoring, pastoral support, or a similar setting would be advantageous.
• A calm, patient, resilient, and empathetic approach when working in challenging situations.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive professional relationships with young people.
• A clear understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.

Why Work with GSL Education?

• Competitive daily rates based on experience and role requirements.
• Flexible opportunities, including short-term and long-term placements.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Access to relevant training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience across specialist and mainstream educational settings.
• A supportive recruitment team committed to helping you find the right role.

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.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Hull.