Behaviour Buddy
Job description
Make a Difference Every Day
Are you passionate about supporting children who need a little extra help to thrive? We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Buddy to work with children and young people with a range of additional needs in a supportive educational setting.
This rewarding role involves supporting some of the most disadvantaged children and young people, helping them to overcome barriers to learning, build positive relationships, and achieve their full potential.
The Role
As a Behaviour Buddy, you will:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with a range of SEN and SEMH needs.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with children who may have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
- Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour management, and engagement in learning.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and external professionals.
- Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
- Encourage confidence, resilience, and personal development.
What We're Looking For
- Experience working with children or young people, ideally within education, care, youth work, or support settings.
- A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
- An understanding of SEMH, SEND, challenging behaviour, or trauma-informed practices is desirable.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and helping them succeed.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to make a real impact on young people's lives.
- Work within a supportive and trauma-informed environment.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Rewarding and varied role where no two days are the same.
If you are looking for a meaningful role where you can help children overcome challenges and reach their potential, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become a Behaviour Buddy who makes a lasting difference.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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