Full Time PRU Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay £93 per day

Weekly PAYE payments

Free CPD and professional development

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is working with a specialist primary education provision in Merthyr Tydfil to support pupils who require additional behavioural and emotional support.

A Learning & Behaviour Mentor is sought on a full-time basis to help vulnerable children build confidence and resilience. You'll work with primary-aged pupils facing behavioural, social, emotional, or attendance-related challenges, helping them regulate emotions and engage in school life.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional needs.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual mentoring and targeted support sessions
• Support pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Build trusting relationships with children facing barriers to learning
• Encourage engagement with classroom activities and learning tasks
• Support emotional regulation using positive behaviour approaches
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral teams
• Promote a safe, structured learning environment
• Record progress and contribute to pupil support plans

Skills

Behaviour support

SEMH

Youth work

Patience

Communication

Job description

Full Time PRU Teaching Assistant

Merthyr Tydfil | Full-Time Position

Earn £93 per day | Weekly Pay

Are you experienced in supporting children who struggle in mainstream education?

Do you have a background in behaviour support, SEMH, youth work, care, or alternative education settings?

Teaching Personnel is working alongside a specialist primary education provision in Merthyr Tydfil that supports pupils who require additional behavioural and emotional support to succeed in education. We are seeking a committed and resilient Learning & Behaviour Mentor to join their team on a full-time basis.

This role would suit individuals who are passionate about helping vulnerable children overcome barriers to learning while building confidence, emotional resilience, and positive relationships.

The Opportunity

You’ll work closely with primary-aged pupils who have been referred to a specialist setting due to behavioural, social, emotional, or attendance-related challenges.

No two days are the same. You’ll play a vital role in helping children regulate their emotions, develop positive coping strategies, and engage positively in school life.

Key responsibilities

• Providing individual mentoring and targeted support sessions
• Supporting pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Building trusting relationships with children who have experienced challenges in education
• Encouraging engagement with classroom activities and learning tasks
• Supporting emotional regulation using positive behaviour approaches
• Working collaboratively with teachers, support staff and pastoral teams
• Promoting a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment
• Recording progress and contributing to pupil support plans

Who We're Looking For

• Primary PRUs
• Behaviour support roles
• Alternative education provisions
• SEMH settings
• SEN schools
• Youth work
• Residential childcare
• Sports coaching
• Family support services
• Social care environments

Successful applicants will be:

• Calm, patient and professional
• Confident managing challenging behaviours
• Able to build positive relationships quickly
• Resilient and adaptable
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people
• Strong team players with excellent communication skills

Why Work With Teaching Personnel?

We believe support staff deserve the same investment as the pupils they support.

As part of our team you’ll receive:

• Competitive daily pay of £93
• Weekly PAYE payments
• Free CPD and professional development courses
• Specialist behaviour management training
• Access to long-term and permanent school opportunities
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant
• Opportunities across Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf and surrounding areas

Requirements

• Relevant experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
• A valid Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• EWC Registration as a School Learning Support Worker (or willingness to register)
• Two professional references covering the last two years

Don't currently have all of the above? Our team can help guide you through each stage of the onboarding process.

Make an Impact Every Day

This is more than a classroom support role. It's an opportunity to positively influence the lives of children who need encouragement, consistency and someone who believes in their potential.

If you're ready to help pupils build confidence, develop positive behaviours and achieve success in education, we'd love to hear from you.

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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