Behaviour Support - Sheffield - #2085245

Job Title: Behaviour Support
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460 – £650 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential?

GSL Education are seeking dedicated and resilient Behaviour Support staff to work in schools across Sheffield.

As a Behaviour Support professional, you will play a key role in helping students manage their behaviour, develop positive relationships, and engage successfully in their education. This rewarding position is ideal for individuals with experience supporting children and young people in educational, youth work, care, or mentoring settings.

Main Responsibilities of a Behaviour Support:

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  Provide tailored behavioural and emotional support to students

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  Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils

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  Promote engagement, attendance, and participation in learning

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  Implement behaviour management strategies in line with school policies

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  Support students both within the classroom and through targeted interventions

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  Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and other professionals

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  Monitor student progress and record behavioural outcomes where required

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  Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

Requirements of a Behaviour Support:

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  Experience working with children or young people with behavioural needs is desirable

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  Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills

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  Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

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  Patience, resilience, and a positive approach to supporting students

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  Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently

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  A genuine commitment to helping young people succeed

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  An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

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 a new application.

As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.

To work with GSL Education in this role, you should:

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  Have the right to work in the UK

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  Hold an up-to-date CV with two references from the last 2 years

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  Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education

For more information or to register your interest in this Behaviour Support role, please click 'Apply Now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV. Alternatively, you can find Leanne Clark on the GSL Education website to discuss this opportunity further.