Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Support
Location: Whitby
Salary: £95 – £115 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long-term | Part-time / Full-time
GSL Education are seeking compassionate and resilient Behaviour Support to work within supportive schools in the Whitby area. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about helping students overcome behavioural challenges and reach their full potential.
As a Behaviour Support, you will work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to support students displaying challenging behaviour, ensuring they feel safe, understood, and ready to learn.
Your Role as a Behaviour Support Will Include:
* Supporting students with behavioural and emotional needs on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
* Implementing behaviour management strategies and intervention plans
* Promoting a calm, structured, and inclusive learning environment
* Supporting students with their social, emotional, and mental health development
* Assisting in managing classroom behaviour and de-escalating challenging situations
* Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff
* Ensuring all safeguarding and school policies are followed at all times
What We’re Looking For:
* Experience working with children or young people with behavioural needs (school, care, youth work, or similar)
* Strong communication, patience, and resilience
* Ability to build trusting relationships and support positive behaviour change
* A calm, adaptable, and proactive approach
* Relevant qualifications (desirable but not essential)
* 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 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 across the UK.
Ready to inspire change and support young learners? Click ‘apply now’ and take the next step in your career.