Behaviour Friend

Are you confident, outgoing, and enthusiastic about making a difference in young lives? Do you have a passion for supporting children with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Teaching Personnel are working alongside a vibrant SEND school catering for both primary and secondary pupils, we are looking for a warm, resilient and proactive Behavioural Friend to join our dedicated and nurturing team.

What is a Behavioural Friend?

A Behavioural Friend is someone who builds trusted, supportive relationships with pupils who may experience challenges in communication, behaviour, and learning. You’ll be a consistent, friendly presence who helps them navigate their day, manage emotions, and access learning in a way that works for them.

The Role:

• Work 1:1 or in small groups with pupils with SLD
• Support children with emotional regulation, routine, and behaviour management
• Promote independence, confidence and social interaction
• Collaborate closely with teachers, therapists and families
• Use your creativity to bring positivity and energy into each day

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Confident in working with children with complex needs
• Outgoing and able to build strong relationships quickly
• Enthusiastic with a “can-do” attitude and sense of fun
• Calm, consistent, and able to think on their feet
• Passionate about inclusion and supporting every child’s potential

Why Join Us?

• A supportive, experienced team that values your input
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities in SEND and behaviour support
• A positive, inclusive school culture where every day is different
• A chance to genuinely change lives

If you're ready to be a champion for children who need you most, apply today to become a Behavioural Friend!

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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