Behaviour Buddy - Primary Teaching Assistant
Location: Wigan
Agency: Empowering Learning
Start Date: ASAP
Empowering Learning are seeking a resilient, caring, and proactive Behaviour Buddy to support pupils within a welcoming primary school in Wigan. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.
About the Role:
Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional behavioural or emotional needs
Helping pupils develop positive coping strategies and engagement in lessons
Supporting the class teacher with behaviour management and inclusion strategies
Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage positive change
Assisting with classroom activities and creating a supportive learning environment
We're Looking For:
Experience working with children or young people (school, youth work, care, or similar)
A calm, patient, and encouraging approach
Strong behaviour management skills or a willingness to learn
Someone reliable, empathetic, and confident in supporting challenging behaviour
A commitment to promoting equality, inclusion, and pupil wellbeing
What Empowering Learning Offer:
Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
Dedicated support from an experienced consultant
Ongoing CPD, including behaviour management and safeguarding training
Opportunities for long-term roles and progression within local schools
The possibility of the role to go permanent for the right candidateIf you're passionate about making a real difference and want to support pupils who need it most, we'd love to hear from you.
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