Teaching Assistant (Pupil Referral Unit)

Teaching Assistant (Pupil Referral Unit)

Are you ready to make a difference in young people’s lives?

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Teaching Assistant (TA) to support students in one of our partner schools in Salford—a small Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) for students aged 11-16 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for education and a desire to help students overcome barriers to learning.

The School:

Our partner PRU is dedicated to supporting students who experience a range of challenges, including low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. With reduced class sizes and a close-knit, supportive staff team, the school provides a nurturing environment where students can re-engage with education and make real progress, both academically and emotionally.

The Role:

As a Teaching Assistant in this specialist setting, you will play a key role in supporting students to manage their emotions, improve their self-confidence, and achieve their academic potential. You will work alongside teachers to help create a calm and structured environment in which students can learn and thrive. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting students in the classroom with their academic work, on a one-to-one or small group basis
• Building positive relationships with students to encourage their re-engagement with learning
• Assisting teachers with lesson delivery, tailoring support to meet individual learning needs
• Promoting positive behaviour and helping students to develop social skills
• Working with students to manage their emotional and mental health challenges

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with young people, particularly those with SEMH needs (experience in a PRU or similar setting is highly desirable)
• A caring, patient, and resilient attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to build trust and motivate students who may be reluctant to engage with education
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of vulnerable learners

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive pay, paid weekly through PAYE
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Ongoing support and guidance from our experienced team
• The chance to make a real difference in students’ lives in a rewarding and fulfilling role

How to Apply:
If you have the skills and passion to support young people with SEMH needs, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to a full enhanced DBS check and referencing process.

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.
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