PRU (Pupil Referral Unit) Behavioural Teaching Assistant
- Looking for a challenge?
- Have a passion about making a difference?
- Have the dedication and skills to help children and young people overcome behavioural challenges and achieve their full potential?
- Not phased by challenging behaviour?
- Have a sense of humour and do not take things to heart?
- Considering a career in the education sector?
- Interested in a daily rate of £77 - £85 per day?
If the answer is YES, then we may just have the perfect role for you within a PRU (Pupil Referral Unit) as a Teaching Assistant within the Johnstown area.
The role will be highly challenging but will offer you great job satisfaction and sense of achievement.
We are very keen on speaking with individuals who have a background or interest in outdoor activities, mechanics, or engineering.
What will the role involve?
- Provide one-on-one support to pupils with behavioural challenges.
- Going into the community with pupils to promote independent living and life skills.
- Getting involved in physical and practical activities.
- Assist in the development and implementation of individualised behaviour plans.
- Encourage and motivate students to reach their academic and behavioural goals.
The ideal candidate will:
- Hold a valid driving licence with access to own vehicle.
- Not be phased by high tariff behavioural difficulties.
- Have a keen interest in physical activities and will be confident in taking pupils outside to engage them in physical activities.
- Experience of supporting children or young adults with challenging behaviour.
- Excellent knowledge of Autism.
- Be able to provide a safe and positive learning environment and de-escalate any threatening or aggressive behaviour.
- Be registered (or willing to register) with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
- Be registered (or willing to register) with the DBS and DBS Update Service.
Should you require any additional information regarding this role, or to apply for the position, please contact Sasha our Secondary & SEN Consultant for an informal conversation or send a copy of your CV through for consideration on the below details:
Look forward to hearing from you!
‘This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.’
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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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