Behaviour Support Assistant

Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Scarborough
Salary Range: £83.34 - £96 per day (Depending on experience)
Start time: ASAP
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time 

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on students' behaviour and well-being?

Join our team as a Behaviour Support Assistant to provide guidance and interventions for students who need help with behaviour management. You will work closely with teaching staff to develop strategies that promote positive behaviours and a respectful school culture. Experience in behaviour support or youth work is advantageous.

Responsibilities of the Behaviour Support Assistant:

• Support students with behavioural challenges, providing one-on-one or small group interventions as needed.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to develop and implement personalised behaviour management plans for students.
• Use positive reinforcement strategies to encourage desirable behaviours and de-escalate situations where necessary.
• Monitor and track student progress, providing regular updates to teaching staff and senior leadership.
• Foster a calm, supportive, and structured environment to help students feel safe and supported.
• Promote social and emotional development through targeted interventions and activities.
• Support students in understanding and managing their emotions, providing guidance on conflict resolution and appropriate behaviour.
• Work closely with the pastoral care team to ensure a holistic approach to behaviour management and student well-being.
• Maintain accurate records of behavioural incidents, interventions, and outcomes, following school protocols.
• Encourage a positive school culture by reinforcing respect, responsibility, and kindness among students.

Requirements of the Behaviour Support Assistant:

• Previous experience in behaviour support, youth work, or a similar role working with children or young people.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management techniques and strategies for supporting students with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Ability to build rapport with students and staff, showing empathy and patience in challenging situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to supporting students’ personal and academic development.
• A relevant qualification in education, youth work, or behaviour management (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 in childcare, youth work qualification, or equivalent) is desirable.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

By joining our team in Scarborough, you will have the chance to contribute to an engaging learning environment, helping students overcome challenges and celebrate successes. This is more than just a job—it's a chance to make a difference in every school day.

What Do We Want From You: To thrive in these roles, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an updated CV (with two relevant references from the last two years and covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps)
• An enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one with GSL Education).

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate: £83.34 - £96 per day, based on experience.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students with special educational needs.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Rewarding work contributes to students' personal and academic success.

If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘Behaviour Support Assistant’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Scarborough!

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 an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.

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

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Behaviour Support Assistant’ 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.