Behaviour Support Staff

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Dinnington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking Behaviour Support Staff for an immediate start in Dinnington. This role involves providing targeted support to pupils with challenging behaviour, working closely with teaching staff, and promoting positive behaviour strategies. Ideal candidates should have experience working with children with behavioural needs and possess strong communication skills. The position offers flexible working opportunities and professional development support. An enhanced DBS is required.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates of pay

Flexible working opportunities

Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with behavioural needs is desirable.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and de-escalation skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to pupils displaying challenging behaviour.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies.
• Work closely with teaching staff and SEN teams to implement behaviour plans.
• Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom.
• Build trusting relationships that encourage engagement and progress.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people with behavioural needs

Calm, patient approach

Strong communication skills

De-escalation skills

Passion for supporting vulnerable pupils

Job description

Job Title: Behaviour Support Staff
Location: Dinnington (S25)
Pay Rate: £460 - £600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate Start / January 2026
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long-term | Full-time / Part-time

Are you a patient, resilient, and dedicated individual passionate about supporting pupils with behavioural needs in the S25 area of Dinnington?

GSL Education are seeking committed Behaviour Support Staff to work in supportive across Dinnington (S25). This rewarding role offers the opportunity to positively impact pupils’ behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and engagement in learning.

As Behaviour Support Staff, you will:

• Provide targeted support to pupils displaying challenging behaviour.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies.
• Work closely with teaching staff and SEN teams to implement behaviour plans.
• Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom.
• Build trusting relationships that encourage engagement and progress.
• Uphold safeguarding, behaviour, and school policies at all times.

Requirements for the role:

• Experience working with children or young people with behavioural needs is desirable.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and de-escalation skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable pupils.
• An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• A full CV covering the last 10 years, with explanations for any gaps.

What GSL Education offers:

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

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 across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Behaviour Support Staff’ role in Dinnington, please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your updated CV or get in touch directly with Sam Scott at [e-mail] for more information.