Teaching Assistant - Behavioural Referral l Unit
Job description
Job Role:
Full Time, Monday to Friday 08:30am - 15:30pm.
Location Burry Port
About Us:
Teaching Personnel is a leading educational staffing agency that specialises in placing talented and compassionate educators in schools where they can make a real difference. We are currently seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to work in Pupil Referral Unit. If you have a passion for supporting students who face significant challenges and are committed to helping them achieve their potential, we want to hear from you.
Position Overview:
As a Teaching Assistant in a Pupil Referral Unit, you will work with students who have been excluded from mainstream education due to behavioral, emotional, or social difficulties. Your role will involve providing essential support to help these students re-engage with their education and develop the skills they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one and small group support to students in a PRU setting, adapting your approach to meet their individual needs.
- Help students develop positive behaviors and coping strategies for managing their emotions.
- Assist in the implementation of personalized learning plans that focus on both academic and personal development.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive environment where students feel valued and understood.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and external agencies to provide holistic support for students.
- Monitor student progress, providing feedback and adjusting support strategies as needed.
- Assist with classroom management, resource preparation, and other tasks as directed by the teacher.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Previous experience working in a PRU or with students who have behavioral, emotional, or social difficulties is preferred.
- Strong communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage challenging behavior with patience and resilience.
- A supportive, non-judgmental approach to working with vulnerable students.
- Commitment to helping students overcome barriers to their education and personal development.
- Relevant qualifications in education or support work (e.g., Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant) are advantageous.
Please apply with your CV.
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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