1:1 Behaviour​/Mental Health Support

1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant

About Us:

At Milk Education, we are passionate about supporting education professionals in building rewarding careers within schools. We do more than simply match candidates with vacancies - we provide ongoing guidance, access to high-quality training, and opportunities to develop your experience in inclusive educational settings. We are currently seeking dedicated and resilient 1:1 Behaviour Support Assistants to work across a range of supportive Secondary and SEN/SEMH Schools on long-term placements.

This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning. Whether you are considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, youth work, counselling, or social care, this is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience while making a meaningful difference to pupils’ lives.

• Providing dedicated one-to-one support for pupils with behavioural, emotional, and social needs.
• Building positive, trusting relationships that encourage confidence, resilience, and engagement in learning.
• Supporting pupils to regulate their emotions and develop positive behaviour strategies both inside and outside the classroom.
• Working closely with teachers to adapt learning activities and provide personalised support throughout the school day.
• Implementing individual behaviour support plans and contributing to strategies that promote positive outcomes.
• Encouraging pupils to develop social skills, independence, and effective communication.
• Promoting positive behaviour by following school policies and using consistent behaviour management techniques.
• Supporting pupils during transitions, break times, and other less structured parts of the school day where required.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, parents, carers, and external professionals to provide consistent support.
• Recording observations and contributing to behaviour monitoring and pupil progress reviews where appropriate.

• Previous experience supporting children or young people within a school, youth work, mentoring, care, coaching, or similar setting is desirable but not essential.
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with behavioural, emotional, and social needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships and establish trust.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach when supporting children who may display challenging behaviour.
• Confidence in promoting positive behaviour and maintaining clear boundaries.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider school team.
• A willingness to learn and engage with professional development opportunities.

• Competitive weekly pay with opportunities to secure permanent school-based roles.
• Fast registration and streamlined compliance process.
• Long-term placement opportunities within supportive Primary and Secondary Schools.
• Personalised school matches based on your experience, strengths, and career aspirations.
• Access to our Priority Partnership schools, offering excellent career development opportunities.
• Free CPD before your placement, including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, SEND, and Mental Health Awareness training, alongside additional accredited courses through Milk Academy.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and classroom resources created by experienced education professionals.
• FREE wellbeing resources and access to our online educator community.
• School Preparation Packs containing key school information before your placement begins.
• Ongoing guidance and support from your dedicated Milk Education consultant throughout your assignment.
• Access to our Unbottled wellbeing and speaker programme.
• The opportunity to work with the UK's only eco-friendly education supply agency.

This position is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will reflect your qualifications, relevant experience, and the specific requirements of the placement.

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