Behaviour Support Worker - Dinnington (S25)

Behaviour Support Worker Dinnington (S25)

Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker
Location: Dinnington, S25
Salary: £460 £650
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long-term, Part-time / Full-time
Start Date: Immediately

About the School
This inclusive school in Dinnington is committed to supporting pupils with behavioural, emotional, and additional learning needs. The school has a strong pastoral system and works proactively to create a structured, supportive environment where pupils feel safe and understood. Staff work collaboratively to implement positive behaviour strategies, with a clear focus on well-being, engagement, and long-term development.

About the Role
GSL Education are seeking a resilient and empathetic Behaviour Support Worker to support pupils who require additional behavioural and emotional guidance. You will work closely with teaching staff and the SEN team to help pupils manage behaviour, access learning, and develop positive coping strategies. This role is well-suited to individuals with experience in education, care, youth work, or similar support roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group behaviour support

• Implement behaviour management strategies

• Support pupils in regulating emotions and responses

• Assist pupils in accessing classroom learning

• De-escalate challenging situations calmly and safely

• Build positive, professional relationships with pupils

• Work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral staff

• Monitor behaviour, progress, and incident reports

• Provide personal care support where required

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with behavioural needs

• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills

• Calm, patient, and resilient approach

• Understanding of SEMH needs (desirable)

• Ability to build trust while maintaining boundaries

• Relevant support work, TA, or care experience

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in pupils daily school experience, supporting them to overcome barriers and engage positively with education. If you are passionate about behaviour support and inclusive practice, we encourage you 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.

To Apply
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and provide an up-to-date CV with two relevant references. An Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service is required, or applicants must be willing to complete a new DBS application.

For more information or to apply, please contact Tilda on (url removed) at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a Behaviour Support Worker, please apply via the application link.