Secondary Behaviour Support Specialist - Immediate Start

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

Job summary

GSL Education seeks a dedicated Behaviour Support worker to assist a Doncaster secondary school in managing student behaviour and fostering engagement across Key Stages 3 and 4.

You will collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff to support students, help with transitions, and promote calm, productive lessons. Immediate start with flexible hours and commitment to safeguarding and welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting secondary-aged students is desirable.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach to challenging situations.
• Ability to maintain boundaries and follow school behaviour policies.
• Ability to work with teachers and pastoral teams.

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.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Calm, patient, resilient

Boundary setting

Team collaboration

Behaviour support

Job description

GSL Education seeks a dedicated Behaviour Support worker to assist a Doncaster secondary school in managing student behaviour and fostering engagement across Key Stages 3 and 4.

You will collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff to support students, help with transitions, and promote calm, productive lessons. Immediate start with flexible hours and commitment to safeguarding and welfare.