KS3 PRU Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant – KS3 PRU (Salford)

Location: Salford
Contract: Full time 
Start Date: January                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Salary: £90 -£100 per day

Teaching Personnel is seeking a confident and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a KS3 Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Salford. This setting supports children who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream education. Many pupils present with challenging behaviour and complex social, emotional, and mental health needs, so we are looking for someone who can make a real difference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to pupils with behavioural needs in a PRU environment.
• Assist with reintegration plans to help pupils transition back into mainstream education.
• Implement strategies to manage challenging behaviour calmly and effectively.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to create a positive learning environment.

Requirements:

• Experience working with challenging behaviour (PRU, SEMH, or similar settings preferred).
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, with a patient and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and resilience skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential).
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rates.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Support from a dedicated teams.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join our team and make a lasting impact!

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.
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