Pupil Referral Unit Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)

Full Time | Immediate Start

Are you passionate about making a difference for young people who need it most? Teaching Personnel are looking for a committed and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) on a full‑time basis, starting immediately within the Manchester area.

This specialist setting supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including challenging behaviour, emotional regulation difficulties, trauma and attachment needs, anxiety, and barriers to engagement with mainstream education. You’ll play a vital role in helping students feel safe, supported, and ready to re‑engage with learning.

What You’ll Be Doing:

In this rewarding role, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small‑group support to pupils with SEMH needs
• Help students access learning by offering emotional, behavioural, and academic support
• Use positive behaviour strategies and de‑escalation techniques
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma
• Support teachers with classroom management and tailored learning activities
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement, and personal development
• Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and other professionals
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment

✅ What We’re Looking For:

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Prior experience working with children or young people with SEMH or challenging behaviours (essential)
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Confidence managing challenging situations positively
• Strong communication skills and a team‑focused mindset
• Team Teach training is desirable, but not essential

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Immediate start in a full‑time, long‑term role
• Competitive weekly pay, paid via PAYE
• Ongoing support from a dedicated specialist consultant
• Access to CPD and behaviour-focused training courses
• Opportunity to make a real, lasting impact on young lives

If you’re experienced, motivated, and ready to support pupils with SEMH needs in a PRU setting, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with Teaching Personnel and start making a difference immediately.

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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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