Secondary Behaviour Support Assistant – Immediate Start

GSL Education; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to join a Sheffield secondary school. You will support students across Key Stages 3 and 4 with behavioural and emotional needs, working with teachers and pastoral staff to maintain a positive learning environment.

You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, help students settle into lessons, monitor behaviour, and contribute to safeguarding in line with school procedures. Immediate start encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience with secondary-aged pupils or young people is desirable.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection practices is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Patient, calm and resilient approach is necessary.
• Ability to work with teachers and pastoral teams towards positive behaviours.
• Genuine interest in helping young people develop positive behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students with behavioural difficulties.
• Collaborate with subject teachers to improve classroom engagement.
• Support students with emotional regulation and appropriate responses to challenges.
• Encourage positive behaviour and respectful communication in lessons.
• Help students with transitions between lessons and school areas.
• Support GCSE preparation where appropriate.
• Monitor and report observations to staff.
• Follow individual behaviour strategies and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Experience with secondary students

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Resilience under pressure

Collaborative work

Job description

GSL Education is looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to join a Sheffield secondary school. You will support students across Key Stages 3 and 4 with behavioural and emotional needs, working with teachers and pastoral staff to maintain a positive learning environment.

You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, help students settle into lessons, monitor behaviour, and contribute to safeguarding in line with school procedures. Immediate start encouraged.