Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant - Support & Growth in PRU

Teaching Personnel; Salford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Free CPD courses

Dedicated consultant

Long-term opportunities

Experience across settings

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant to work full-time in a Pupil Referral Unit in Salford. This role offers hands-on experience supporting young people with SEMH needs in a structured educational setting.

You will work alongside teachers and pastoral staff, provide one-to-one and small group support, help manage behaviour and emotional regulation, and monitor progress. A passion for education and safeguarding is essential, with Enhanced DBS required.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Resilient, patient, and adaptable approach to challenging situations.
• Ability to build professional relationships and act as a positive role model.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs both inside and outside the classroom.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Assist with behaviour management strategies and emotional regulation techniques.
• Provide one-to-one and small group intervention support.
• Encourage pupil engagement, participation, and confidence in learning.
• Help create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment.
• Record and monitor student progress, behaviour, and wellbeing.
• Support students in developing social skills, resilience, and independence.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and pastoral teams to implement individual support plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Patience

Adaptability

Relationship-building

Job description

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant to work full-time in a Pupil Referral Unit in Salford. This role offers hands-on experience supporting young people with SEMH needs in a structured educational setting.

You will work alongside teachers and pastoral staff, provide one-to-one and small group support, help manage behaviour and emotional regulation, and monitor progress. A passion for education and safeguarding is essential, with Enhanced DBS required.