Behaviour Buddy - Gateshead And Surrounding Areas

AMA Admin; Gateshead; Presencial; GBP 25.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive weekly pay

Supportive school environment

Ongoing professional development

Dedicated placement consultant

Opportunity to go permanent

Descripción de la vacante

Milk Education is partnering with a Gateshead primary school to recruit a dedicated Behaviour Buddy to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with SEN and SEMH needs.

You’ll help regulate emotions, build confidence and social skills, and support progression back into a full-time classroom alongside the teacher and SENCO in a nurturing environment.

Competitive weekly pay, ongoing training and a dedicated consultant are provided to help you thrive in this role. Start date ASAP.

Formación

• Have previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEMH or additional needs.
• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

SEN/SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Patience and resilience

Teamwork

DBS Update Service

Descripción del empleo

Behaviour Buddy - Gatesheadand surrounding areas

Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
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 in Gateshead 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