We are seeking a confident and resilient PRU Teaching Assistant to join a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in East Lancashire on a full-time, long-term basis.
Role Details:
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Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
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Pay: £13.75 – £14.50 per hour
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Contract: Full-time, long-term
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Location: East Lancashire
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Setting: Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)
The Role:
As a PRU Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils who may display challenging behaviour and who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream education. You will work closely with teaching staff to provide consistent support, help manage behaviour, and create a safe, structured learning environment.
Expectations of Working in a PRU:
Working in a PRU requires strong behaviour management skills, resilience, and a calm, authoritative approach. Pupils may have social, emotional, mental health needs and may present with challenging behaviour. You will be expected to set clear boundaries, build positive relationships, de-escalate situations effectively, and act as a positive role model. Patience, consistency, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
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Has experience working with challenging behaviour or SEMH needs
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Demonstrates strong behaviour management skills
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Is confident, firm, and fair
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Can build rapport with pupils while maintaining clear expectations
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Works well as part of a supportive team
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about making a difference in an alternative provision setting.
To apply, please get in touch today.
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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