Pupil Referral Unit Support Worker

Teaching Personnel are working with a Pupil Referral Unit in the Plymouth area which is based upon the values of giving young people a fresh start and an opportunity of returning to mainstream education.

The role is Monday – Friday 8:30 – 3:00

The school is a safe space for pupils who need extra support and a place where every pupil is valued and encouraged to achieve their potential with other sites to access construction, music and other subjects within education.

Most of the students have had negative experiences in education, the staff within the school are highly skilled and work really hard to create an inclusive learning environment and develop positive relationships with the students.

The ideal candidates will be:

• Assisting with promoting good behaviour and kindness and helping to deliver academic work.
• To treat children equally and with respect, whilst creating positive boundaries.
• Ensure a good relationship with parents and colleagues to create a protective environment so that children feel safe.
• Helping learners understand lessons and educational activity delivered by the teacher.
• SEN experience if possible – including any of the following ASD, SEMH, Non-verbal, PMLD, MLD, visual impairment
• The role involves assisting with individual pupils or across a class with other support assistants.
• Have an enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to go through the process with us)
• Have a good level of academic ability
• Have a kind, calm, and enthusiastic outlook with a great work ethic.
• Availability for at least six months
• A fully checkable work history

What we can offer you:

• A dedicated Consultant who will support you through the registration process and through bookings
• WEEKLY pay - we process your pay via PAYE - we do not charge you to process your pay
• CPD Academy- free or heavily discounted training courses to support your career progression
• Candidate App- a platform where you can view and amend all your details, you can view new bookings, you can view and amend existing bookings
• Refer a friend! - get £50 for every person you refer

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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