Behaviour Support Assistant

AMA Admin; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Temp-to-perm routes

Flexible schedule

CPD courses

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant to join a Primary School in North Durham. You will help pupils develop communication and self-management skills, provide one-to-one or small group support, and reinforce positive conduct to create a calm learning environment.

The role offers training, flexible days, and ongoing support from a dedicated consultant to help you grow in a school-facing career with APSCo-compliant arrangements.

Qualifications

• A Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare, education or similar — or equivalent hands-on experience (preferred).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Recent experience working in a school or education setting (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Monitor behaviour in the classroom and reinforce positive conduct.
• Encouraging independence by helping pupils develop communication and self-management skills.
• Supporting learners by providing one-to-one or small group assistance.
• Inspire children to engage in lessons consistently.
• Maintaining safeguarding and confidentiality, following school policies.

Skills

Positive attitude

Patience

Communication skills

Experience in school/education

Education

Level 2/3 childcare or education

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant

We are currently seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant to join a Primary School based in North Durham. This isa great role for someone who wants to become a familiar face in schools that value consistency.

Milk Education is more than a supply partner -we'rea community for educators.

Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support.It'sa great role for someone who wants to become a familiar face in schools that values consistency.

Main Responsibilities:

• Monitor behaviour in the classroom and reinforce positive conduct
• Encouraging independence by helping pupils develop communication and self-management skills
• Supporting learners by providing one-to-one or small group assistance
• Inspire children to engage in lessons consistently
• Maintaining safeguarding and confidentiality, following school policies

Requirements or Skills:

• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for supporting children's learning
• Patience and a calm approach to assisting others
  • A Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare, education or similar — or equivalent hands-on experience (preferred)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Recent experience working in a school or education setting (preferred)

Benefits of working with Milk Education:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• Culture-matched placements - we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
• Priority Partnership school network - access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing,enrichmentand community initiatives.
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub - because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.
• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides - so you walk in ready on day one.
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.

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

Milk Education is an equalopportunitiesemployer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexualorientationor age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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