Job description
Behaviour Teaching Assistant
Location: York
Salary: £88 – £110 per day
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: January 2026
GSL Education are seeking a confident Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Alternative Provision near York. The role focuses on supporting pupils with behavioural needs and helping them develop self-regulation and learning skills.
About the School
The setting offers personalised, structured support for pupils who have experienced barriers in mainstream education, with a strong emphasis on behaviour development, emotional regulation and reintegration where appropriate. Staff use positive behaviour strategies and clear routines to support sustained progress.
Behaviour Teaching Assistant Responsibilities
• Support pupils with behavioural and SEMH needs.
• Implement positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques.
• Assist with learning and social skills development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams and multi-agency professionals.
Requirements
• Experience working with SEMH or behaviour support.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Patience, consistency and empathy.
• 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.