Behaviour Teaching Assistant
Location: Burniston
Salary: £88 – £110 per day
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: January 2026
GSL Education are seeking a resilient Behaviour Teaching Assistant to work with pupils who require additional behavioural and emotional support in a school setting near Burniston.
Responsibilities
* Support pupils with challenging behaviour and SEMH needs
* Implement behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques
* Promote positive relationships and engagement
* Assist with classroom routines and interventions
* Work collaboratively with teaching and pastoral teams
Requirements
* Experience working with behaviour or SEMH needs
* Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies
* Patient, firm and empathetic approach
* Ability to remain calm under pressure
* 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 an enhanced DBS on the update service.
GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout East and North Yorkshire.
If you would like to apply for the position of Behaviour Teaching Assistant, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.