Behaviour Buddy - Chester-le-Street & Stanley
Location: Chester-le-Street, Stanley and surrounding areas, County Durham
Salary: £540-£570 per week (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Temporary with the opportunity to become permanent
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them overcome barriers to learning?
Milk Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school to recruit a dedicated Behaviour Buddy to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with SEN and SEMH needs.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience supporting children with special educational needs, social, emotional and mental health difficulties, or behavioural challenges.
The successful candidate will play a key role in helping the pupil regulate their emotions, develop positive relationships, build confidence and gradually access a full-time classroom environment.
You'll work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team to provide consistent, tailored support and create a safe, nurturing environment where the child can thrive.
About the Role - Responsibilities
As a Behaviour Buddy, you'll:
- Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with SEN/SEMH needs throughout the school day.
- Support emotional regulation and encourage positive behavioural choices.
- Implement tailored strategies to manage challenging behaviour and reduce barriers to learning.
- Build a strong, trusting relationship to promote confidence, emotional wellbeing and engagement.
- Support the development of social skills, communication and positive friendships.
- Use trauma-informed and positive behaviour approaches to support the pupil.
- Help the child gradually reintegrate into classroom-based learning.
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the SEN team to monitor progress and celebrate achievements.
About You
We're looking for candidates who:
- Have previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEMH or additional needs.
- Have experience working with pupils with autism, ADHD, emotional regulation difficulties or behavioural challenges.
- Understand the importance of patience, consistency and positive relationship-building.
- Are confident using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
- Can remain calm, resilient and supportive when faced with challenging situations.
- Are passionate about helping children overcome barriers and achieve their potential.
- Can work effectively as part of a wider school team.
- Hold, or are willing to apply for, an enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
Experience in a school, specialist provision, care setting or alternative provision would be highly desirable.
What We Offer
- Competitive weekly pay of £540-£570.
- A supportive and welcoming school environment.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
- The opportunity to secure a permanent position within the school.
Behaviour Buddy - Chester-Le-Street employer: AMA Admin
Milk Education is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for SEND Mentor Assistants. Located in North Liverpool, we prioritise the wellbeing of our educators by offering excellent pay rates, a fast-registration process, and access to professional development opportunities, including free CPD courses. Our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children ensures that you will be part of a purpose-driven team that values your contributions and supports your growth in the education sector.
