Behaviour Support Assistant - Sheffield

Looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant in Sheffield!

Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £460 - £600 per week

Contract Type: Full-time, long-term / Day-to-day

Start Date: Immediately

Do you have a talent for building trust with young people and helping them navigate challenging moments? A school in Sheffield is looking for a calm, resilient and dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to make a real difference every day.

About the School: This Sheffield school is an inclusive and structured setting where staff are committed to understanding the needs behind behaviour and responding with consistency and care. The school promotes a trauma-informed approach, ensuring every student feels respected and supported. Strong relationships between staff and pupils are central to the school's ethos.

About the Role: As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will work alongside teaching and pastoral staff to support students who present with challenging or complex behaviours. Your focus will be on de-escalation, positive reinforcement and helping young people develop the emotional regulation skills they need to engage successfully with their learning.

Responsibilities:

• Provide targeted behaviour support to individual pupils and small groups
• Implement behaviour management strategies in line with school policy
• De-escalate challenging situations calmly and effectively
• Build positive, consistent relationships with students to encourage trust and engagement
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to share observations and progress
• Support pupils in developing self-regulation and social skills
• Contribute to the review and implementation of individual behaviour plans

Requirements:

• Experience supporting children or young people with social, emotional or behavioural difficulties (SEMH)
• A sound understanding of behaviour management strategies and trauma-informed practice
• Patient, resilient and able to remain composed under pressure
• Strong relationship-building skills with both students and colleagues
• A proactive and reflective approach to supporting individual needs
• Relevant qualifications or training in behaviour support (desirable)

If you are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and reach their potential, this Behaviour Support Assistant role in Sheffield could be the perfect next step in your career.

To work with GSL Education as a Behaviour Support Assistant, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education

For more information or to apply, please contact Leanne Clark at Leanne.Clarkgsleducation at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a Behaviour Support Assistant, please apply via the application link.