Behaviour Buddy

Location: Bristol

Hours: Full time, 5 days per week

Start Date: September 2026

Do you want to be that positive role model who helps young people turn things around? Are you passionate about supporting pupils with their behaviour and emotional development?

We are looking for a passionate, dedicated and resilient Behaviour Buddy to join schools across Bristol, providing vital support to children and young people within primary and secondary settings. Working alongside teachers and school staff, you will help pupils overcome barriers to learning, improve their behaviour and develop the confidence and skills they need to thrive both academically and personally.

This is a rewarding role for someone who wants to be that trusted adult in a young person's life. If you have experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Youth Worker, Behaviour Mentor, Sports Coach or in a similar child focused support role, we want to hear from you.

The Role:

•Being a positive, consistent and trusted adult for pupils who need additional support
•Providing one to one and small group support sessions
•Supporting pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs (SEMH)
•Working alongside teachers to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
•Helping pupils stay engaged in lessons and achieve their learning goals
•Promoting positive behaviour and teaching emotional regulation strategies
•Encouraging confidence, resilience, independence and self esteem in young people
•Supporting pupils during unstructured times such as break and lunch
•Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams and external professionals
•Maintaining accurate records of support sessions, progress and interventions
•Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people

We Are Looking For:

•Experience working with children or young people in a school, youth work, sports coaching or community setting
•Understanding of the challenges facing young people with additional needs, behavioural difficulties or social and emotional needs
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•Ability to build rapport and maintain professional boundaries
•A patient, empathetic and resilient approach
•Strong organisational and time management skills
•Ability to work independently and as part of a team
•Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare

Benefits of Working With Teaching Personnel:

•Competitive daily rates of pay
•Weekly pay
•A dedicated recruitment consultant as your main point of contact
•Access to a wide network of schools across Bristol
•Ongoing CPD and free training courses
•Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
•Streamlined registration and compliance support
•Refer a friend bonus scheme

If you're ready to support young people and help them reach their potential, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now! Submit your CV via this advert and we will be in touch to chat through the next steps.

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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