Behaviour Buddy

Behaviour Buddy - SEND School Leeds

Make a Difference to a Child's School Day

Do you have the patience, resilience and enthusiasm to help children overcome barriers to learning?

Whether you have experience in education, youth work, care, coaching, mental health or support work, this rewarding opportunity could be the perfect next step in your career.

We are recruiting a Behaviour Buddy to join the supportive team, helping pupils who require additional emotional, behavioural and learning support to achieve their full potential.

No two days are the same, but every day offers the chance to make a genuine difference.

About the School

The school is a welcoming and inclusive specialist school that prides itself on ensuring every child feels safe, valued and able to succeed.

The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including:

• Autism
• ADHD
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Attachment and trauma-related needs
• Children requiring additional emotional regulation and behaviour support

The school promotes positive relationships, restorative approaches and personalised support, ensuring pupils receive the guidance they need both inside and outside the classroom.

Your Role

As a Behaviour Buddy, you'll work closely with teachers and the SEND team to provide tailored support that enables pupils to engage successfully with learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small intervention groups
• Helping children regulate their emotions using positive behaviour strategies
• Building trusting relationships with pupils who may struggle with emotional regulation
• Encouraging engagement, confidence and independence in the classroom
• Supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and communication needs
• Helping pupils develop social skills, resilience and positive friendships
• Working alongside teachers, SEND staff and external professionals
• Providing regular feedback on pupil progress and wellbeing

We're Looking For Someone Who Is

Calm, patient and empathetic

Positive and resilient

Confident building relationships with children

Passionate about inclusion and supporting every learner

Flexible and able to adapt to different situations

Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience as:

• Behaviour Mentor
• Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• Youth Worker
• Support Worker
• Care Worker
• Sports Coach
• Residential Support Worker
• Mental Health Support Worker
• Nursery Practitioner

Experience supporting children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, attachment needs or challenging behaviour is highly desirable.

Why Join Engage Education?

• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Long-term roles with the potential to become permanent
• Competitive weekly pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR)
• A dedicated Engage Education consultant supporting you throughout your placement
• Free CPD and SEND training delivered by experienced education leaders
• Develop valuable classroom experience for a future career in teaching or education
• £50 Amazon voucher through our Refer a Friend scheme

Apply Today

If you're passionate about supporting children to overcome barriers to learning and want to make a lasting impact within a nurturing and inclusive specialist school, we'd love to hear from you.