Behaviour Support Buddy. Job in Wigan Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking a Behaviour Buddy in Wigan to support pupils with additional needs. Responsibilities include providing one-on-one assistance, helping with behaviour management, and fostering positive relationships. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children and a commitment to pupil wellbeing. Competitive daily rates and ongoing training are offered.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates, paid weekly

Dedicated support from an experienced consultant

Ongoing CPD including behaviour management training

Opportunities for long-term roles

Qualifications

• Experience in school or youth work is advantageous.
• Skills in behaviour management or a willingness to learn.
• Reliable and confident in supporting challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Strong behaviour management skills

Calm and patient approach

Empathy

Commitment to equality and inclusion

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.