Behaviour Support Assistant

AMA Admin; Blyth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Weekly pay with no umbrella

Free CPD including behaviour training

Dedicated education consultant

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant for a full-time role in Blyth, starting September 2026. You'll work with staff to support pupils with behavioural and emotional needs, build positive relationships and promote engagement throughout the school day.

Ideal candidates will have experience with children or young people, a calm and resilient approach, and strong communication skills to collaborate with teachers and foster a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in education, youth work, coaching or care.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain positive in challenging situations.
• Passion for helping children achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils who require additional behavioural and emotional support.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children across the primary age range.
• Encourage positive behaviour through consistent routines and encouragement.
• Work alongside teachers to implement behaviour support strategies.
• Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring sessions.
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and social skills.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Calm, patient approach

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Resilience

Job description

Milk Education is working with a welcoming primary school in Blyth to recruit a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant for a full-time role starting in September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building positive relationships with children and supporting them to overcome barriers to learning. You'll work alongside teaching staff to promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and engagement across the school day.

The Role

• Support pupils who require additional behavioural and emotional support
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children across the primary age range
• Encourage positive behaviour through consistent routines and encouragement
• Work alongside teachers to implement behaviour support strategies
• Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring sessions
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and social skills
• Promote a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment

About You

• Experience working with children or young people in education, youth work, coaching or care
• Calm, patient and resilient approach
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to remain positive in challenging situations
• Passion for helping children achieve their potential

Why Choose Milk Education?

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Weekly pay with no umbrella company required
• Free CPD including behaviour management and safeguarding training
• Dedicated education consultant supporting you throughout your placement
• Opportunities for long‑term and permanent employment