Behaviour Buddy
Birmingham
Full time
£120–£140 per day
Vacancy ID
95664054-041d-42c8-b626-f3842e9a2499
Job Description
A warm, community-centred primary school in Birmingham North is looking for a Behaviour Buddy who brings calm, consistency, and emotional awareness to the classroom. In this role, you’ll support children who need help with self-regulation, confidence, and behaviour routines, working closely with teachers to ensure every pupil feels safe, included, and ready to learn. This is a hands-on position suited to someone who can think on their feet, build trust quickly, and understand that every behaviour communicates a need. You’ll provide a blend of in-class support, small-group intervention, and restorative conversations. For candidates looking to make a real difference in the emotional development of young learners, this is a deeply rewarding opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:
Support pupils with behaviour and emotional regulation across the school day.
Lead small-group and 1:1 pastoral interventions.
Use de-escalation and restorative approaches to rebuild confidence and trust.
Work with the SENCO, pastoral team, and teaching staff to create consistent behaviour plans.
Desired Experience
+ Qualifications
Experience supporting children with behavioural or pastoral needs.
Strong relationship-building skills and a calm, grounded approach.
Awareness of trauma-informed and restorative practice.
Ability to work collaboratively and respond flexibly to dynamic situations.
About the School
This Birmingham North primary school has earned a reputation for balancing high expectations with genuine pastoral warmth. With a recent Good Ofsted rating, the school has been praised for its inclusive culture, supportive leadership, and strong safeguarding ethos. Staff work as a unified team, sharing strategies and celebrating progress — whether academic, social, or emotional. The school’s approach to behaviour is relational rather than punitive: pupils are encouraged to reflect, repair, and return to learning with confidence. Class sizes are manageable and the pastoral offer is well-resourced, allowing Behaviour Buddies to work meaningfully with pupils without being stretched thin. For professionals who believe that emotional development is just as important as academics, this is an exceptional environment to grow your skills while making a measurable impact.
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What do I need?
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Eligibility to work in the UK.
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A DBS (and Overseas Police Check if you’ve recently lived outside the UK for more than 6 months).
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Education-based referee details - we’ll apply for the references!
That’s it! Our process is simple, and our consultants will advise on how to fast track your checks so you can start working ASAP.
Equal Opportunities Employer
Milestone Education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Our HR and Safeguarding team will be there to support you throughout the process.
But, I don’t want to register with a supply agency, why should I sign up with Milestone?
We get it. Supply agencies can’t always deliver exactly what you’re looking for, but that’s where we’re different…
We’re an education platform service who partner with schools and MATs to support their recruitment, training and wellbeing needs. It’s in our interest to secure you a role you’ll love, in a setting you’ll want to stay in, with a view to progressing your career. If that’s what you want!
Our HR and Safeguarding team consistently go the extra mile to complete your checks as quickly as possible - at no cost to you. To put so much hard work and valuable time into completing these checks and then NOT deliver the opportunities you are looking for…? Well, we’d go out of business pretty quickly!
How much does it cost and how much will I be paid?
Our services to you are completely free.
Costs will only incur if you require a new DBS or OSPC, but don't worry - we can still put you forward for interviews while the applications in process, so you won't miss out on all the exciting opportunities!
All roles are paid in line with Teachers Pay and Conditions, or are matched with each school’s salary guidelines for the role you undertake. We'll always negotiate the best possible pay rates that reflect your hard work, experience and qualifications.