Behaviour Support Buddy

Empowering Learning; Wallasey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational agency is seeking a Behaviour Buddy - Primary Teaching Assistant in Wallasey to support pupils with behavioral needs. The role involves providing 1:1 assistance, promoting positive coping strategies, and supporting classroom activities. Ideal candidates should have experience working with children, a calm approach, and strong empathy. The position offers competitive daily rates, ongoing professional development, and opportunities for permanent roles if desired.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Dedicated support from an experienced consultant

Ongoing CPD, including behaviour management training

Opportunities for long-term roles

Possibility of a permanent role

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• A calm, patient, and encouraging approach.
• Commitment to promoting equality and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
• Help pupils develop positive coping strategies.
• Support the class teacher with behaviour management.

Skills

Experience working with children

Strong behaviour management skills

Empathy

Resilience

Patience

Job description

Behaviour Buddy - Primary Teaching Assistant

Location: Wirral
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 Wirral. 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.