Behaviour Support Assistant

Overview

Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant |
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire |
Contract Type: Temporary, Supply, Part-Time, Full-Time |
Start Date: September 2026 or sooner |
Salary Scale: £92 - £110 per day (Depending on experience)

Are you a resilient and compassionate individual with a passion for supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning?

GSL Education Hull Branch are currently searching for a Behaviour Support Assistant to work across a range of supportive and inclusive secondary schools in Scarborough. We are looking for a patient, proactive, and dedicated support professional who can build positive relationships with students, encourage positive behaviour, and help create a safe and engaging learning environment.

The successful Behaviour Support Assistant will work closely with teaching and pastoral teams to support students who require additional behavioural and emotional guidance. We are looking to recruit a Behaviour Support Assistant who is confident working with young people facing behavioural, social, or emotional challenges and can promote positive attitudes towards learning and personal development.

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with behavioural, social, or emotional needs
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage students to engage effectively in lessons
• Support teachers in managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a productive learning environment
• Build positive relationships with students, acting as a consistent and supportive role model
• Monitor student progress and report behavioural or wellbeing concerns to relevant staff
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, and parents to support positive student outcomes

• Previous experience working with children or young people in education, youth work, mentoring, or a similar setting is desirable
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach when supporting students with additional needs
• A genuine commitment to promoting inclusion, wellbeing, and student development
• An up-to-date CV covering the last ten years (with any gaps explained)
• An enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or willingness to apply