Behaviour Buddy

Behaviour Buddy Wanted – Make a Difference Every Day!
Location: South Shore, Blackpool
Role Type: Full-time / Long-term
Start Date: Immediate / September 2025
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about helping children succeed no matter their challenges?
Do you have the resilience, empathy, and confidence to support pupils with behavioural needs in a positive and structured way?

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a mainstream primary school in South Shore, Blackpool, seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Behaviour Buddy to join their specialist behaviour unit. This role offers the chance to work with pupils who need additional guidance to thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.

About the Role:

• Supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

• Working 1:1 or in small groups to build trust, emotional resilience, and promote positive behaviour.

• Assisting the class teacher and behaviour lead in delivering tailored learning and behaviour strategies.

• Using de-escalation techniques and promoting restorative approaches.

• Encouraging engagement, confidence, and independence in pupils who may have experienced trauma, ACEs or inconsistent schooling.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children with behavioural challenges (in education, youth work, or care settings).

• Is calm under pressure and confident managing challenging behaviour.

• Can build positive relationships quickly and maintain consistent boundaries.

• Has a genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential.

• Team Teach or similar training is desirable (but not essential – full training provided).

What Teaching Personnel Offers:

• Competitive weekly pay (via PAYE).

• Ongoing training including behaviour management and safeguarding.

• Dedicated consultant support from the Lancashire Primary team.

• Opportunity to make a long-term difference in the lives of young people.

If you're ready to be a positive role model and play a key role in a nurturing and committed school community, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or contact our Lancashire Primary Team on 01772 386968 for more details.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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