Behaviour Buddies – Primary, Cheshire West and Chester
Location: Cheshire West and Chester
Duration: Ongoing
Salary:
Competitive per day
Start date: As soon as possible
Job Type: Temporary
Sector: Primary Education
Posted:
Job Description
New Directions are currently recruiting Behaviour Buddies for primary schools across Chester, supporting pupils of all ages. These roles are based in welcoming and inclusive school environments that focus on providing consistent behavioural and emotional support. Schools are committed to promoting positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and helping every child develop confidence, resilience, and independence.
Key Responsibilities:
Build positive, trusting relationships to support engagement and progress
Provide one-to-one and group behavioural and emotional support
Use trauma-informed and positive behaviour strategies
Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and school staff
Monitor progress and adapt support as needed
Suitable Applicants Will Have:
Experience or knowledge of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
High levels of empathy, patience, and resilience
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A proactive, positive, and solution-focused approach
A genuine desire to make a difference in young people’s lives
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
A dedicated and expert Account Manager
Regular and varied supply work
Competitive rates of pay
Potential long-term teaching roles
Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
A network of branches across the UK
Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
Recommend-a-friend scheme
Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment
Business in relation
to this vacancy.