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PRU Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 23 days ago

Salary: £ 93 - 103 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Rochdale

Expire in: 5 days

Job Description

Teaching Assistant – Pupil Referral Service (PRS / PRU)

Location: Oldham
 Start Date: ASAP
 Agency: Teaching Personnel

Are you resilient, compassionate, and passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning? Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and dynamic Pupil Referral Unit in Oldham.

This specialist provision supports pupils who are no longer able to access mainstream education, often due to social, emotional, behavioural or additional learning needs. The school provides a fresh start, a nurturing environment, and tailored pathways to help pupils re-engage with learning and build the skills they need for the future.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant in this PRU, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, structured and positive learning environment for pupils aged 5–16. You will support young people who may present with challenging behaviours, communication needs or emotional regulation difficulties, helping them develop confidence, resilience and motivation.

You’ll work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and external professionals to ensure each pupil receives personalised support that meets their academic, social and emotional needs.

Key Responsibilities

Providing 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with SEMH and SEN needs
Building positive, trusting relationships to encourage engagement and progress
Supporting emotional regulation and using de‑escalation strategies during challenging situations
Adapting resources and activities to meet learning needs and behaviour plans
Encouraging independence, self-esteem and positive behaviour
Assisting with behaviour management using trauma-informed and restorative approaches
Contributing to a safe, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment
Working collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral leads and external agencies
Keep accurate record keeping
Requirements

Essential:

Confident, calm and resilient when supporting pupils with behavioural or emotional needs
A genuine passion for helping vulnerable young people succeed
Ability to build rapport and maintain consistent boundaries
Willingness to support personal development and social skills
Full-time availability and a commitment to a long-term role
Desirable:

Experience in a PRU, SEMH setting, SEN school, or youth work
Apply Today

To apply or find out more, please contact Teaching Personnel or submit your CV.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

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.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

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