Secondary Behaviour Support

Full-Time Secondary Behaviour Support – Portsmouth, Hampshire

Do you have the resilience and heart to guide students through their toughest moments?

GSL Education are currently seeking a passionate and resilient individual to join a dynamic secondary school in Portsmouth as a full-time Behaviour Support. This vital role begins immediately, offering a rewarding annual salary between £21,500 and £24,500, and operates during term time only from 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar setting or bring transferable skills from roles such as youth work, social care, or pastoral support. Patience, empathy, and a strong sense of responsibility are essential.

Responsibilities:

• Provide on-the-ground support to students across the school who may present behavioural challenges.
• Build strong, trusting relationships to help guide young people through emotional or behavioural difficulties.
• Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral leads, and external agencies to implement tailored interventions.
• Encourage positive behaviour and resilience through consistent, supportive engagement.
• Help maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.

Job Requirements:

• Experience working with young people in a support, pastoral, or mentoring role.
• Calm, patient, and non-judgemental approach to managing challenging behaviour.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport.
• Resilience and confidence in a fast-paced school environment.
• A genuine passion for supporting students in overcoming barriers to learning.
• Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years, barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).

Benefits:

• Full-time, stable role during term time only.
• Opportunity to make a real impact in young people's lives.
• Collaborative school team and supportive SLT.
• Access to ongoing training and development through GSL.

If you are a dedicated Behaviour Support, passionate about supporting the development of young learners and ready to make a difference in a vibrant primary school setting, we would love 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’ role in Portsmouth, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

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