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Behavioural Buddy

Job details
Posting date: 20 March 2026
Salary: £440 to £460 per week
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 16 April 2026
Location: Brighton
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 207804

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Summary

Make a Difference Every Day - Behavioural Buddy Role in a Fantastic SEND School!

Are you a resilient, confident, and compassionate individual ready to support young people in reaching their full potential? We're recruiting for a Behavioural Buddy to join one of our highly regarded SEND schools - a role where you can truly have a lasting impact.

Working with Teaching Personnel, you'll be placed in a school we work very closely with, ensuring you feel supported every step of the way. This particular school is known for its welcoming, friendly staff team and positive environment - so much so that many of our candidates go on to secure permanent roles because they genuinely love being there!

The Role
- Position: Behavioural Buddy
- Location: Brighton
- Hours: 8:30am - 15:30pm
- Contract: Temp to Perm
- Availability: Full-Time
- Start: ASAP / Post Easter

What's on Offer
- Competitive weekly pay of £440 - £460
- Opportunity to move into a permanent position
- Ongoing support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant
- A highly rewarding role within a supportive school setting

What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting students with behavioural needs on a 1:1 or small group basis
- Acting as a strong, positive role model
- Helping students regulate emotions and engage with learning
- Building trusting relationships that promote confidence and stability

What We're Looking For
- Experience working with children or young people with SEND or behavioural needs
- Strong interpersonal skills and a calm, patient approach
- The ability to set boundaries while remaining supportive and encouraging
- Must hold or be willing to apply for a Child Only Enhanced DBS

Why This School?

This is a school where staff feel valued, supported, and inspired every day. With a fantastic team atmosphere and hands-on leadership, it's no wonder so many of our candidates choose to stay long-term. If you're looking for a role where you can grow professionally while making a real difference, this is the perfect opportunity.

Ready to step into a role where you can lead by example and change lives? Apply now and become a Behavioural Buddy this term!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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