Behavioural Buddy

Location: Woodingdean

Are you an experienced SEND professional looking to make a meaningful difference every single day?

Teaching Personnel is working in close partnership with specialist SEND schools across Brighton and Brighton & Hove that cater for primary and secondary aged pupils with PMLD (Profound, Multiple Learning Difficulties). These nurturing and well-supported settings are currently seeking dedicated Behavioural Buddies to join their teams.

The Role – Behavioural Buddy

As a Behavioural Buddy, you will support pupils with complex learning and physical needs on both a 1:1 and small group basis. You will act as a strong, reliable role model, helping students access learning, regulate behaviour, and develop essential life skills in a safe and structured environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing consistent 1:1 and small group support to primary and secondary pupils with PMLD

Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing

Supporting communication, engagement, and sensory-based learning activities

Assisting with personal care where required

Working collaboratively with teaching staff and multidisciplinary teams

Requirements

To be considered, you must:

Have previous SEND experience (essential)

Be available for full-time work

Hold (or be willing to obtain) a Child Only Enhanced DBS

Be patient, resilient, and confident supporting pupils with complex needs

Be a dependable and positive role model

What’s on Offer

£430–£460 per week (dependent on experience)

Full-time, long-term opportunities

Ongoing support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant

The chance to make a genuine impact in a specialist SEND setting

If you are passionate about supporting pupils with PMLD and ready to commit to a rewarding full-time role in Brighton & Hove, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to become a Behavioural Buddy and help transform young lives.

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.

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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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