Behaviour Buddy

A primary school in Dewsbury is looking for a Behaviour Buddy who is passionate about making a difference in pupil’s lives.

The successful Behaviour Buddy will be working within Key Stages 1 to 2 provide 1:1 and group support for pupils who are showcasing challenging behaviour. The role combine's teaching and learning with a behavioural approach. You will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to easily form positive working relationships with challenging pupils and will be enthusiastic, passionate and tenacious.

**Behaviour Buddy roles and responsibilities**:

- Provide pastoral support to pupils.
- Receive and supervise pupils excluded from, or otherwise not working to, a normal timetable.
- Attend to pupils’ personal needs and provide advice to assist in their social, health & hygiene development.
- Participate in comprehensive assessment of pupils to determine those in need of particular help.
- Assist the teacher with the development and implementation of individual
- Education/Behaviour/Support/Mentoring plans.
- Support provision for gifted and talented pupils and those with SEN.
- Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model.
- Develop 1:1 mentoring arrangements with pupils and provide support for distressed pupils.
- Promote the speedy/effective transfer of pupils across phases/integration of those who have been absent.
- Provide information and advice to enable pupils to make choices about their own learning/behaviour/attendance.
- Challenge and motivate pupils, promote and reinforce self-esteem.
- Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress, achievement, behaviour, attendance etc.

**Behaviour Buddy skills and knowledge**:

- Working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation.
- Working knowledge of national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes.
- Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes and in particular, barriers to learning.
- Ability to plan effective actions for pupils at risk of underachieving.
- Full understanding of the range of support services/providers.
- Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
- Ability to relate well to children and adults.
- Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.
- Experience working with children of relevant age.
- Experience of working with pupils with additional needs

**The Milk Difference**:
We are an environmentally-friendly education supply agency providing quality talent to local schools across the UK. Milk Education brings a fresh approach with traditional values to the Education Recruitment Sector.
- Excellent rates of pay
- Direct links to local schools
- Free Lesson Plans
- Training support sessions
- The video technology will increase your chances of long term placements
- Dedicated Consultants who will cater to your employment needs with 24/7 availability
- Commitment to quality and safeguarding
- 24/7 support for interview and lesson observation preparation

INLDS

Pay: £92.49-£95.00 per day

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Special education: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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