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Pupil Referral Unit Staff – West Yorkshire
Locations: Leeds | Bradford | Halifax | Huddersfield | Wakefield
Pay: £90 – £210 per day (role dependent)
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | Temp-to-Perm
Are you passionate about helping young people re-engage with education and build brighter futures?
We are recruiting a range of dedicated staff for Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) across West Yorkshire, supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, challenging behaviour, and barriers to learning.
We have exciting opportunities available for:
Teachers (QTS/QTLS – all subjects)
Teaching Assistants & Behaviour Support Staff
Inclusion Support Workers
Progress Tutors & Mentors
Behaviour Specialists / Learning Mentors
You’ll be part of a supportive, trauma-informed team that focuses on relationships, resilience, and restorative practice. No two days are the same — you’ll be motivating, guiding, and empowering young people to succeed academically and emotionally.
Your Role May Include:
Supporting students on a 1:1 or small group basis with SEMH or behavioural needs.
Delivering targeted interventions and academic support.
Implementing behaviour management and de-escalation strategies (Team Teach desirable).
Building trusting relationships and promoting positive engagement in learning.
Requirements:
Experience in education, youth work, or behaviour support (school, care, or community).
Understanding of SEMH, trauma-informed practice, and positive behaviour support.
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain).
Full-time availability and commitment to supporting vulnerable learners.
Teaching qualification or relevant SEN/TA training desirable (depending on role).
Why Join Us:
✅ Competitive daily rates (£90–£210 depending on role)
✅ Long-term and permanent opportunities across West Yorkshire
✅ Supportive teams and access to ongoing training (Team Teach, SEMH strategies, etc.)
If you’re empathetic, resilient, and passionate about giving every learner a second chance — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to join our team of dedicated PRU and AP specialists across West Yorkshire!
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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