Behaviour Support Buddy

Empowering Learning; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational agency in the UK is seeking a Behaviour Buddy to provide tailored support for pupils with emotional or behavioral needs in Warrington. This role is perfect for someone passionate about fostering children's well-being and learning. Successful candidates will enjoy competitive rates and robust support from education professionals. Opportunities for long-term roles and progressions are available.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Dedicated consultant support

Ongoing CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in schools, youth work, or care settings.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour effectively.
• Confidence in building relationships based on trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils.
• Help develop positive coping strategies for pupils.
• Assist with classroom activities to create a supportive environment.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Calm and patient approach

Strong behaviour management skills

Empathetic and reliable

Commitment to equality and inclusion

Job description

Behaviour Buddy - Primary Teaching Assistant
Location: Warrington
Agency: Empowering Learning
Start Date: ASAP

Empowering Learning are seeking a resilient, caring, and proactive Behaviour Buddy to support pupils within a welcoming primary school in Warrington. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.

About the Role

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional behavioural or emotional needs

• Helping pupils develop positive coping strategies and engagement in lessons

• Supporting the class teacher with behaviour management and inclusion strategies

• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage positive change

• Assisting with classroom activities and creating a supportive learning environment

We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people (school, youth work, care, or similar)

• A calm, patient, and encouraging approach

• Strong behaviour management skills or a willingness to learn

• Someone reliable, empathetic, and confident in supporting challenging behaviour

• A commitment to promoting equality, inclusion, and pupil wellbeing

What Empowering Learning Offer

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly

• Dedicated support from an experienced consultant

• Ongoing CPD, including behaviour management and safeguarding training

• Opportunities for long-term roles and progression within local schools

• The possibility of the role to go permanent for the right candidate

If you're passionate about making a real difference and want to support pupils who need it most, we'd love to hear from you.