Behaviour Support Staff

GSL Education; Doncaster; Sur place; GBP 21 000 - 27 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

GSL Education in Doncaster is seeking a committed Behaviour Support staff member to assist students across Key Stages 3 and 4 with behavioural and emotional challenges, helping them stay engaged in lessons and build positive habits.

You will work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to create a calm, inclusive classroom where pupils can progress, with a focus on safeguarding and strong professional boundaries.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting secondary-aged children or young people is desirable.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach to challenging situations.
• Ability to work with teachers and pastoral teams.
• Committed to safeguarding and child protection policies.

Responsabilités

• Support secondary-aged students with behavioural, emotional and social challenges.
• Work with subject teachers to encourage engagement and positive behaviour in lessons.
• Help students manage transitions between lessons and follow classroom routines.
• Build supportive professional relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Encourage self-regulation, respectful communication and responsible choices.
• Share relevant updates and concerns with teachers and pastoral staff.

Connaissances

Student support

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Description du poste

Job Title: Behaviour Support (Secondary)

Location: Doncaster
Salary: £460 - £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: Immediate Start

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome challenges and get the most out of their education? A secondary school in Doncaster is looking for a committed Behaviour Support team member to help students manage their behaviour, engage with lessons and build positive classroom habits.

About the Role

You'll work alongside subject teachers and pastoral staff to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4 who may need extra help with behaviour, emotional regulation or engagement. Your day could involve helping pupils settle into lessons, supporting them through challenging situations and encouraging them to take part in learning across different subjects. Your consistent approach will help create a calmer classroom where students can make progress.

About the School

This secondary school is committed to helping students achieve their potential through clear expectations, positive relationships and consistent pastoral support. Staff work together to provide a safe, inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to take responsibility and develop the skills they need to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Support secondary-aged students with behavioural, emotional and social challenges.
• Work with subject teachers to encourage engagement and positive behaviour in lessons.
• Help students manage transitions between lessons and follow classroom routines.
• Build supportive professional relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Encourage self-regulation, respectful communication and responsible choices.
• Share relevant updates and concerns with teachers and pastoral staff.

Requirements

• Experience supporting secondary-aged children or young people is desirable.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach to challenging situations.
• Confidence maintaining boundaries and following school behaviour policies.
• Ability to work effectively with teachers and pastoral teams.
• A genuine interest in helping young people succeed in education.

If you're ready to help students overcome barriers to learning and make a positive difference in a secondary school, we'd love to hear from you.

To work with GSL Education as Behaviour Support Staff, 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.

We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses.

In addition to that, GSL Education are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistan