Behaviour Buddy

AMA Admin; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (temp-to-perm)

APSCo Compliance+ accreditation

Flexible days and hours

Culture-matched placements

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Buddy to join a welcoming primary school in Houghton le Spring. You will work closely with pupils needing additional support with behaviour, emotions and engagement, helping them feel understood and supported throughout the school day.

The role is full-time with a £107.71 daily rate, offering the chance to make a genuine difference in children’s school experiences and to build trusting relationships within a supportive school team.

Qualifications

• Patient, calm and consistent approach to behaviour support.
• Strong emphasis on building positive relationships with children.
• Ability to stay calm in challenging situations and stay reliable.

Responsibilities

• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support children to manage emotions and behaviour calmly.
• Help pupils recognise triggers and develop coping strategies.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support as needed.
• Encourage engagement with lessons and routines.
• Support children in developing confidence and independence.
• Collaborate with teachers to apply consistent behaviour approaches.
• Celebrate progress and support pupil achievements.
• Help create a calm, safe learning environment.

Skills

Calm

Patience

Relationship building

Reliability

Approachability

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Education

Level 2/3 childcare qualification

Education/Behaviour support qualification

Relevant hands-on experience

Job description

Behaviour Buddy - DH4

Full time | £107.71 daily rate | 8:30am -15:30pm

Are you someone who is calm, patient and great at building relationships with children? Do you enjoy helping pupils work through challenges and seeing the difference that consistent, positive support can make?

We are currently looking for a Behaviour Buddy to join a welcoming Primary School in Houghton le Spring.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference to a child's school experience. You'll work closely with pupils who may need additional support with their behaviour, emotions and engagement, helping them feel understood, build confidence and make positive choices throughout the school day.

What will you be doing?

• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Support children to manage their emotions and behaviour in a calm and consistent way
• Help pupils recognise triggers and develop strategies to deal with challenging situations
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support where needed
• Encourage pupils to engage with lessons, routines and activities
• Help children develop confidence, independence and positive decision-making skills
• Work alongside teachers and school staff to provide a consistent approach to behaviour
• Celebrate progress and encourage pupils to recognise their own achievements
• Help create a calm, safe and supportive environment where children feel able to learn
• Follow school safeguarding, confidentiality and behaviour policies at all times

What are we looking for?

We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with children and understands that every pupil is different. You don't need to have all the answers. What's important is that you're reliable, approachable and able to stay calm when things don't go to plan. You'll become a trusted member of the school team and someone pupils know they can rely on.

You'll ideally have:

• A patient, calm and consistent approach
• The ability to build genuine, positive relationships with children
• Confidence supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The resilience to remain positive when faced with difficult situations
• Previous experience working with children in a school, education, youth work or support setting (preferred)
• A Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare, education, behaviour support or a related area, or relevant hands-on experience (preferred)
• The ability to work well as part of a wider school team

Why Milk Education?

At Milk Education, we're more than a supply partner. We take the time to understand what you're looking for and match you with schools where your experience, personality and approach will be valued.

Whether you're looking for your next long-term role or want to build more experience within education, we'll support you throughout your placement.

Benefits of working with Milk Education:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm opportunities available.
• A speedy registration process and fast-track compliance - we're APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• Culture-matched placements - we get to know you and find schools that fit your strengths and values.