Secondary Behaviour Support

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support professional to join a vibrant secondary school in Portsmouth. This full-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact on students' lives by providing essential support and guidance. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of empathy, patience, and resilience, ready to engage with young learners facing challenges. With a supportive team and access to ongoing training, this position is perfect for those passionate about fostering positive behaviour and emotional well-being in students. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Access to ongoing training and development

Collaborative school team

Supportive SLT

Refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a support or mentoring role.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-the-ground support to students with behavioural challenges.
• Build trusting relationships to guide young people through difficulties.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Resilience

Patience

Education

Experience in Youth Work

Experience in Social Care

Experience in Pastoral Support

Job description

Full-Time Secondary Behaviour Support – Portsmouth, Hampshire

Do you have the resilience and heart to guide students through their toughest moments?

GSL Education are currently seeking a passionate and resilient individual to join a dynamic secondary school in Portsmouth as a full-time Behaviour Support. This vital role begins immediately, offering a rewarding annual salary between £21,500 and £24,500, and operates during term time only from 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar setting or bring transferable skills from roles such as youth work, social care, or pastoral support. Patience, empathy, and a strong sense of responsibility are essential.

Responsibilities:

• Provide on-the-ground support to students across the school who may present behavioural challenges.
• Build strong, trusting relationships to help guide young people through emotional or behavioural difficulties.
• Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral leads, and external agencies to implement tailored interventions.
• Encourage positive behaviour and resilience through consistent, supportive engagement.
• Help maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.

Job Requirements:

• Experience working with young people in a support, pastoral, or mentoring role.
• Calm, patient, and non-judgemental approach to managing challenging behaviour.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport.
• Resilience and confidence in a fast-paced school environment.
• A genuine passion for supporting students in overcoming barriers to learning.
• Have anupdated CV(covering thelast ten years, barring any unexplained gaps) andan enhanced DBSregistered to theUpdate Service(or be willing to apply for one).
• Full-time, stable role during term time only.
• Opportunity to make a real impact in young people's lives.
• Collaborative school team and supportive SLT.
• Access to ongoing training and development through GSL.

If you are a dedicatedBehaviour Support, passionate about supporting the development of young learners and ready to make a difference in a vibrant primary school setting, we would love to hear from you.

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’role in Portsmouth, or to be considered, please click‘apply now’to submit your full andup-to-date CVand one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

Refer a friend and receive £100 once the referral has worked 5 days through GSL Education.