Behaviour Support

Job Title: Behaviour Support
Location: Sheffield
Pay Rate: £460 - £600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term

Do you have the patience and confidence to help young people manage challenges and make positive changes at school?

GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are looking for dedicated Behaviour Support staff to work in schools across Sheffield . We would like to hear from individuals who can build strong relationships with young people, understand the reasons behind challenging behaviour, and provide steady guidance that helps them stay engaged with learning.

The Behaviour Support role focuses on creating a calm and structured environment where students can improve their behaviour, develop social skills, and take a more positive approach to school.

Behaviour Support Responsibilities:

* Build positive relationships with learners who require additional support
* Help students recognise triggers and find better ways to respond to difficult situations
* Provide clear expectations and consistent boundaries throughout the school day
* Encourage young people to remain involved in lessons and school activities
* Support individuals during challenging moments and help them settle back into learning
* Share observations with teachers and pastoral staff to maintain consistent support

Behaviour Support Requirements:

* Experience working with children or young people in a school or similar setting
* Awareness of behaviour management and positive support methods
* Confidence handling difficult situations in a calm and respectful manner
* Good listening, communication, and relationship-building skills
* Reliable and consistent approach when supporting individual needs
* Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Why Join GSL Education:

* Receive £460 to £600 per week, based on experience
* Develop experience in behaviour and pastoral support
* Strengthen your communication and relationship-building skills
* Work across a variety of supportive school environments
* Access ongoing guidance from dedicated education consultants

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 throughout the South Yorkshire.

For more information or to register your interest in the "Behaviour Support" 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.