Primary PRU Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Primary PRU

Location: Manchester City Centre
Contract: Full-time, Temporary to Permanent
✅Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

About the Role

Teaching Personnel are seeking a resilient, patient, and empathetic Teaching Assistant to join a Primary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Manchester City Centre. This specialist provision supports pupils who have been removed from mainstream education due to persistent behavioural challenges and complex SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs, including ADHD, attachment disorders, trauma, and anxiety. These pupils require tailored support to re-engage with learning and develop positive coping strategies.

Essential Requirements

• Team Teach certification (up to date)
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (Willingness to obtain one)
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH needs or in alternative provisions
• Strong behaviour management skills and ability to remain calm under pressure
• A nurturing, empathetic approach with a commitment to inclusion

Key Responsibilities

As a Teaching Assistant in a PRU, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs, adapting strategies to meet individual requirements.
• Assist in implementing behaviour management plans and de-escalation techniques in line with Team Teach principles.
• Support pupils in developing emotional regulation, resilience, and positive social skills.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO, and external agencies to ensure consistent support for pupils.
• Promote engagement in learning through creative and flexible approaches tailored to each child’s needs.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, behaviour incidents, and emotional wellbeing, reporting to senior staff as required.
• Contribute to creating a safe, structured, and supportive environment that fosters trust and respect.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable pupils
• Access to CPD training and career development opportunities
• Supportive team environment and potential for permanent placement

Interested? Apply today and help transform the educational experience for pupils who need your support most!

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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