1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant

At Milk Education, we are passionate about supporting education professionals in building rewarding careers within schools. We do more than simply match candidates with vacancies – we provide ongoing guidance, access to high-quality training, and opportunities to develop your experience in inclusive educational settings. We are currently seeking dedicated and resilient 1:1 Behaviour Support Assistants to work across a range of supportive Primary and SEN Schools on long-term placements. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning. Whether you are considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, youth work, counselling, or social care, this is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience while making a meaningful difference to pupils’ lives.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Providing dedicated one-to-one support for pupils with behavioural, emotional, and social needs.
• Building positive, trusting relationships that encourage confidence, resilience, and engagement in learning.
• Supporting pupils to regulate their emotions and develop positive behaviour strategies both inside and outside the classroom.
• Working closely with teachers to adapt learning activities and provide personalised support throughout the school day.
• Implementing individual behaviour support plans and contributing to strategies that promote positive outcomes.
• Encouraging pupils to develop social skills, independence, and effective communication.
• Promoting positive behaviour by following school policies and using consistent behaviour management techniques.
• Supporting pupils during transitions, breaktimes, and other less structured parts of the school day where required.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, parents, carers, and external professionals to provide consistent support.
• Recording observations and contributing to behaviour monitoring and pupil progress reviews where appropriate.

Requirements or skills:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people within a school, youth work, mentoring, care, coaching, or similar setting is desirable but not essential.
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with behavioural, emotional, and social needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships and establish trust.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach when supporting children who may display challenging behaviour.
• Confidence in promoting positive behaviour and maintaining clear boundaries.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider school team.
• A willingness to learn and engage with professional development opportunities.

Benefits:

• Competitive weekly pay with opportunities to secure permanent school-based roles.
• Fast registration and streamlined compliance process.
• Long-term placement opportunities within supportive Primary and Secondary Schools.
• Personalised school matches based on your experience, strengths, and career aspirations.
• Access to our Priority Partnership schools, offering excellent career development opportunities.
• Free CPD before your placement, including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, SEND, and Mental Health Awareness training, alongside additional accredited courses through Milk Academy.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and classroom resources created by experienced education professionals.
• FREE wellbeing resources and access to our online educator community.
• School Preparation Packs containing key school information before your placement begins.
• Ongoing guidance and support from your dedicated Milk Education consultant throughout your assignment.
• Access to our Unbottled wellbeing and speaker programme.
• The opportunity to work with the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency.

This position is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will reflect your qualifications, relevant experience, and the specific requirements of the placement.

Why Choose Milk Education?

Milk Education is a values-led education supply agency that places educators at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about matching talented professionals with schools across the UK while supporting career progression, wellbeing, and long-term success. Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As an APSCo Compliance+ accredited agency, we adhere to the highest standards of safer recruitment. All successful applicants will be subject to compliance and vetting checks in accordance with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidance. Milk Education is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or age.