Behaviour Support Specialist – PRU & SEND

TeacherActive Limited.; Dinas Powys; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils in qui-pro-quo settings such as PRUs and SEND/ALN classrooms across the UK. The role focuses on assisting youth with SEMH needs, managing behaviours, and helping learners with additional learning needs to stay engaged and safe.

You will work under supervision to deliver 1:1 and small-group support, build trust with students, and implement personalised learning plans while maintaining a calm, structured learning

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience supporting challenging young people.
• Experience in PRUs, SEND settings or alternative education.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Right to work in the UK.
• 5-year employment history with gaps explained.
• Two years of references, including one from an education or care setting.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 support and small-group interventions
• Behaviour management and de-escalation
• Building positive relationships with pupils who need consistency
• Supporting learning, emotional regulation and personalised programmes
• Maintaining a calm, structured and supportive environment

Skills

Youth work

Behaviour management

English proficiency

Job description

TeacherActive Limited is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils in qui-pro-quo settings such as PRUs and SEND/ALN classrooms across the UK. The role focuses on assisting youth with SEMH needs, managing behaviours, and helping learners with additional learning needs to stay engaged and safe.

You will work under supervision to deliver 1:1 and small-group support, build trust with students, and implement personalised learning plans while maintaining a calm, structured learning