Behaviour Support Buddy

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

Job summary

A supportive educational agency in Wigan is seeking a Behaviour Buddy to work with pupils in a primary school. The ideal candidate will provide 1:1 and small-group support, fostering positive relationships and behaviour. Experience working with children is essential. The position offers competitive daily rates and opportunities for progression within local schools.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Dedicated consultant support

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in school, youth work, or care roles.
• Ability to support challenging behaviour effectively.
• Commitment to promoting equality and pupil wellbeing.

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

Calm and patient approach

Behaviour management skills

Job description

Behaviour Buddy - Primary Teaching Assistant

Location: Wigan

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 Wigan. 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.