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 confident supporting young people who need guidance with behaviour, engagement, and emotional regulation?
GSL Education are seeking resilient and proactive Behaviour Support staff to work in schools across Sheffield. This role is ideal for individuals who can build positive relationships with students, de-escalate challenging situations, and help learners stay engaged in their education.
As a Behaviour Support practitioner, you will work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to support pupils who may struggle to access learning due to behavioural or emotional needs.
Main Responsibilities of Behaviour Support:
Support pupils in managing behaviour and staying engaged in lessons
Work 1:1 and with small groups to provide targeted intervention
Use effective de-escalation strategies when challenging behaviour arises
Assist teaching staff in maintaining a positive classroom environment
Encourage positive decision-making and emotional regulation
Support pupils in completing learning tasks and routines
Record and feedback on behaviour incidents and progress where required
Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive school culture
Requirements of Behaviour Support:
Experience working with young people with behavioural or additional needs
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Confident, calm, and consistent approach in challenging situations
Ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team
A genuine interest in supporting pupil development and wellbeing
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:
Have the right to work in the UK
Hold an up-to-date CV with two references from the last 2 years
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 Tom Knight on the GSL Education website to discuss this opportunity further
Salary description
£460.00 - £650.00 per week