Behaviour Support role in Sheffield

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is recruiting a Behaviour Support (Secondary) for a welcoming Sheffield school from September 2026. You will work with pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 to manage behaviour, keep learners engaged and support transitions.

Ideal candidates will have experience with young people, strong communication, patience and the ability to build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries. DBS and safeguarding checks apply.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with behaviour is desirable.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, patient and consistent approach when managing challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 with behaviour, engagement and emotional regulation.
• Work alongside subject teachers to help pupils remain focused and involved in lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support where appropriate.
• Help pupils manage transitions between lessons and different areas of the school.
• Encourage positive behaviour and reinforce clear, consistent boundaries.
• Support pupils in developing strategies to manage their behaviour and make positive choices.
• Communicate relevant observations and concerns to teaching and pastoral staff.

Skills

Behaviour support

Communication skills

Patience

Adolescent engagement

Job description

Job Title: Behaviour Support role in Sheffield

Job Title: Behaviour Support (Secondary)

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £460 – £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)

Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time

Start Date: September 2026

Are you confident supporting teenagers and helping them manage behaviour and stay engaged with their education? A welcoming secondary school in Sheffield is looking for a dedicated Behaviour Support professional to join their team from September.

About the Role:

As a Behaviour Support professional, you will work closely with pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them manage challenging behaviour, remain focused in lessons and make positive choices. You may support individual pupils or small groups, work alongside subject teachers and provide guidance during lesson transitions and less structured parts of the school day.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who can build positive relationships with adolescent learners while maintaining clear boundaries and consistent expectations.

About the School:

This inclusive secondary school is committed to helping pupils achieve academically while supporting their wider personal development. Staff work together to maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning, with a strong focus on positive relationships, pastoral support and a safe environment where pupils can succeed.

Responsibilities:

• Support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 with behaviour, engagement and emotional regulation.
• Work alongside subject teachers to help pupils remain focused and involved in lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support where appropriate.
• Help pupils manage transitions between lessons and different areas of the school.
• Encourage positive behaviour and reinforce clear, consistent boundaries.
• Support pupils in developing strategies to manage their behaviour and make positive choices.
• Communicate relevant observations and concerns to teaching and pastoral staff.

Requirements:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with behaviour is desirable.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, patient and consistent approach when managing challenging situations.
• Confidence working with adolescent learners in a secondary school environment.
• Ability to establish appropriate boundaries while maintaining positive relationships.
• A genuine commitment to helping young people engage with education.
• Experience in behaviour support, pastoral care or education is advantageous.

To work with GSL Education as a Behaviour Support (Secondary) professional, 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.