Behaviour Buddy - Chester-Le-Street

AMA Admin; Chester-le-Street; Sur place; GBP 25 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Weekly pay £540-£570

Supportive school environment

Ongoing professional development

Dedicated consultant during placement

Opportunity for permanent position

Résumé du poste

Milk Education is recruiting a Behaviour Buddy in Chester-le-Street and Stanley to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with SEN/SEMH needs. You will help regulate emotions, build confidence, and gradually access classroom learning with close collaboration from teaching staff.

The role requires experience with SEN and behavioural challenges, patience, and resilience. The position is full-time and temporary, with the opportunity to become permanent and a weekly pay of £540-£570, depending on

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN/SEMH or additional needs.
• Comfort with behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Ability to build trust and positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Responsabilités

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with SEN/SEMH needs.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behavioural choices.
• Implement tailored strategies to manage challenging behaviour and support learning.

Connaissances

1:1 support

SEN/SEMH experience

Behaviour management

De-escalation techniques

Description du poste

Behaviour Buddy - Chester-le-Street & Stanley

Location: Chester-le-Street, Stanley and surrounding areas, County Durham
Salary: £540-£570 per week (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Temporary with the opportunity to become permanent
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them overcome barriers to learning?

Milk Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school to recruit a dedicated Behaviour Buddy to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with SEN and SEMH needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience supporting children with special educational needs, social, emotional and mental health difficulties, or behavioural challenges.

The successful candidate will play a key role in helping the pupil regulate their emotions, develop positive relationships, build confidence and gradually access a full-time classroom environment.

You'll work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team to provide consistent, tailored support and create a safe, nurturing environment where the child can thrive.

About the Role - Responsibilities

As a Behaviour Buddy, you'll:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with SEN/SEMH needs throughout the school day.
• Support emotional regulation and encourage positive behavioural choices.
• Implement tailored strategies to manage challenging behaviour and reduce barriers to learning.
• Build a strong, trusting relationship to promote confidence, emotional wellbeing and engagement.
• Support the development of social skills, communication and positive friendships.
• Use trauma-informed and positive behaviour approaches to support the pupil.
• Help the child gradually reintegrate into classroom-based learning.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the SEN team to monitor progress and celebrate achievements.

About You

We're looking for candidates who:

• Have previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEMH or additional needs.
• Have experience working with pupils with autism, ADHD, emotional regulation difficulties or behavioural challenges.
• Understand the importance of patience, consistency and positive relationship-building.
• Are confident using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Can remain calm, resilient and supportive when faced with challenging situations.
• Are passionate about helping children overcome barriers and achieve their potential.
• Can work effectively as part of a wider school team.
• Hold, or are willing to apply for, an enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

Experience in a school, specialist provision, care setting or alternative provision would be highly desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay of £540-£570.
• A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• The opportunity to secure a permanent position within the school.