Behaviour Support Staff

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

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking compassionate Behaviour Support Staff to work across Sheffield. You will provide essential support to pupils with behavioural challenges, implementing strategies to foster emotional regulation and social skills. This role offers flexible working options with competitive daily rates, and allows you to make a meaningful impact on young lives.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Flexible working options

Access to free CPD and career development

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with behavioural needs in educational settings is preferred.
• Relevant qualifications in Teaching Assistance or Health & Social Care are desirable.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with challenging behaviours in classrooms and other school settings.
• Implement behaviour support plans and promote positive behaviour.
• Collaborate with teachers and maintain records of pupil progress.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour management

Patience

Resilience

Education

CACHE Level 2/3 or NVQ Level 2/3

Degree in Psychology or Counselling

Job description

Search for an exact word or phrase
"search query"
Use quotes to search for an exact word or set of words.
Search for either word
query OR query
If you want to search for jobs that may have just one of several words, include OR (capitalized) between the words. Without the OR, your results would typically show only jobs that match both terms.
Exclude a word
NOT query
Add a NOT before a word to exclude all results that include that word.
Include a "fill in the blank"
query * query
Use an asterisk (*) within a query as a placeholder for any unknown or "wildcard" terms.

Use Ctrl (Command on Mac) to Select Multiple

Use Ctrl (Command on Mac) to Select Multiple

Behaviour Support Staff
Location: Sheffield, S5
Salary: Up to £120 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term; Full-time / Part-time

Are you dedicated to supporting children and young people with behavioural challenges?

GSL Education are looking for compassionate and skilled Behaviour Support Staff to join schools across Sheffield. Whether you prefer day-to-day supply work or long-term placements, full-time or part-time hours, we have opportunities tailored to your experience and availability.

In this role, you will work closely with pupils who require additional behavioural support to help them engage positively with their education. You will assist in implementing behaviour management strategies and provide one-to-one or small group support to promote emotional regulation and social skills.

As a Behaviour Support Staff, your responsibilities will be:

• Support pupils exhibiting challenging behaviours in the classroom and other school settings.
• Implement and follow behaviour support plans under guidance from teaching and pastoral staff.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing through consistent and compassionate support.
• Build trusting relationships to help pupils feel safe and understood.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to meet individual needs.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to progress monitoring.

Skills & Requirements for a Behaviour Support Staff:

• Experience supporting children or young people with behavioural needs, preferably in an educational setting.
• Relevant qualifications such as CACHE Level 2/3 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Teaching Assistance, Health & Social Care, or related fields are desirable but not essential.
• A degree in Psychology, Counselling or a similar field is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, resilience, and a calm, positive approach to behaviour management.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
• Have an up-to-date CV (covering the last ten years, barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)

Why choose GSL Education:

• Competitive daily rates with flexible working options.
• Wide variety of school placements across Sheffield.
• Personalised support from expert education consultants.
• Access to free CPD and career development opportunities.

Make a real difference to young lives in Sheffield – don’t miss out! If you’re ready to support positive change, apply today as a Behaviour Support Staff!

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and 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, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the Behaviour Support Staff role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.