Behaviour Support Assistant

Milk Education; Bradford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a Behaviour Support Assistant to work across a range of Primary schools in Bradford from September 2026. This full-time, long-term position offers potential for permanent placement and involves supporting pupils with behaviour, communication, and learning needs.

Ideal candidates are caring, patient and adaptable, with excellent communication skills. Experience in education or related care/youth work is beneficial, and a Level 2/3 qualification in Childcare may be

Qualifications

• Caring, patient, calm, and resilient with a genuine passion for supporting children.
• Confident managing and responding to challenging behaviour in a positive and consistent way.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, proactive and able to adapt to different school environments.
• Available to work full-time from September.
• Experience within education, care, youth work, behaviour support, or similar settings is advantageous.
• Knowledge or experience of safeguarding would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and promote positive behaviour in the classroom and wider school environment.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils where required.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and become a consistent and familiar presence.
• Encourage pupils to develop communication, independence, emotional regulation, and self-management skills.
• Support pupils to engage positively and consistently with their learning.
• Use calm, consistent, and appropriate behaviour support strategies.
• Work closely with teachers and school staff to support individual pupil needs.
• Encourage confidence, resilience, and positive social development.
• Help maintain a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Follow school safeguarding, behaviour, and confidentiality policies at all times.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptable

Flexible

Education

A Level 2/3 in Childcare

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant

Location: Bradford
Start: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, long-term (with potential for permanent placement)

Milk Education is recruiting compassionate and dedicated Behaviour Support Assistants to work across a range of Primary schools in Bradford from September. Our partner schools provide supportive, inclusive, and nurturing environments where pupils are encouraged to develop positive behaviours, confidence, and independence.

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants, graduates looking to begin a career in education, or individuals with transferable skills from care, support work, youth work, or similar backgrounds who are passionate about helping children thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and promote positive behaviour within the classroom and wider school environment.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils where required.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and become a consistent and familiar presence.
• Encourage pupils to develop communication, independence, emotional regulation, and self-management skills.
• Support pupils to engage positively and consistently with their learning.
• Use calm, consistent, and appropriate behaviour support strategies.
• Work closely with teachers and school staff to support individual pupil needs.
• Encourage confidence, resilience, and positive social development.
• Help maintain a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Follow school safeguarding, behaviour, and confidentiality policies at all times.

About You

• Caring, patient, calm, and resilient with a genuine passion for supporting children.
• Confident managing and responding to challenging behaviour in a positive and consistent way.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to adapt to different school environments.
• Available to work full-time from September.
• Previous experience supporting children or young people is desirable.
• Experience within education, care, youth work, behaviour support, or similar settings is advantageous.
• A Level 2 or 3 qualification in Childcare, Education, Health & Social Care, or a related subject is beneficial but not essential.
• Knowledge or experience of behaviour support strategies, emotional regulation, SEND, or safeguarding would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Long-term opportunities with the potential for permanent employment.
• Supportive and inclusive Primary school environments.
• Ongoing CPD and specialist behaviour/SEND training.
• Dedicated support from an experienced Milk Education consultant.
• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to children’s lives every day.

Why work with Milk Education?

Milk Education is an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency with a mission to be the most rewarding agency to work both with and for.

Benefits include:

• Excellent rates of pay.
• Free CPD-accredited training courses.
• Wellbeing support and a dedicated consultant.
• 24/7 communication and guidance.
• Training tailored to your specific role.
• Opportunities across a wide network of schools.

INLDS

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.