Turn Challenges into Growth – Become a Behaviour Support Worker!
Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker
Location: Blandford
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent
GSL Education are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behaviour Support Worker to join a positive and nurturing school in Blandford. This is an amazing opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students, helping them develop socially, emotionally, and academically.
As a Behaviour Support Worker, the role involves helping students who find it hard to manage their behaviour in the classroom. The focus is on keeping them calm, focused, and ready to learn. You will listen with patience, understand their needs, and encourage them to make positive choices.
What You’ll Do Each Day:
* Build good relationships with children who need extra care and support.
* Help set up activities that are calm, focused, and welcoming for everyone.
* Step in when students feel overwhelmed, offering gentle guidance and care.
* Join classroom sessions and make learning easier for those who struggle.
* Be part of school life — from playtime to trips— making sure all students feel included.
* Notice small wins, track progress, and share successes with the team.
* Work with staff to keep the school a kind, safe place for all children to learn and grow.
What You’ll Bring:
* Experience working with children who need extra emotional or behavioural help is desirable.
* A warm, positive attitude and a strong belief in every child’s potential.
* The ability to stay calm under pressure and respond with kindness.
* A team player mindset — ready to share, listen, and adapt.
* A clear, up-to-date CV (covering the last 10 years) and either an enhanced DBS on the Update Service or readiness to get one.
What You Get in Return:
* A fair hourly pay that values your skills and effort.
* A supportive school where you’ll have the tools you need to do your best.
* Opportunities to learn new things and build your career.
* A dedicated consultant to guide and support you along the way.
* A chance to make a real difference in students’ lives every day.
Let’s make it happen!
If you are a caring and dedicated Behaviour Support Worker ready to support students in Blandford, we want to hear from you!
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.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Behaviour Support Worker’ role in Blandford, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.