Level 3 Teaching Assistant - PRU Setting | Rochdale

Prospero Teaching; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK education provider is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support young people in a PRU setting in Rochdale. The role demands strong communication and behavior management skills, with responsibilities including emotional support and guidance. Applicants should have relevant experience or be recent graduates. The position is full-time, commencing September 2025, offering a competitive salary of £100-£140 per day.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant in a similar SEMH/PRU setting OR a recent graduate.
• Previous experience working in a UK school setting.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training completed within the last 12 months.
• Strong communication and behavior management skills.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach to supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to re-engage, rebuild, and thrive.
• Provide targeted, emotionally informed support to students in and out of the classroom.

Skills

Compassionate

Strong communication skills

Behavior management

Calm under pressure

Experience in a similar SEMH/PRU setting

Education

2:2 degree or above

Job description

Overview

Level 3 Teaching Assistant - PRU Setting | Rochdale

Job Title: Level 3 Teaching Assistant (TA3)

Area: Rochdale, Manchester

Start Date: ASAP / September 2025

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive £100-£140 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities)

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm

"Support young people to re-engage, rebuild, and thrive!"

About the school: We\'re working with a specialist provision in Rochdale that supports primary and secondary-aged students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a brand-new site opening, where staff will play a key role in shaping a safe, structured, and therapeutic learning environment from the ground up.

This setting offers a vital alternative to mainstream education—designed for learners who require consistency, emotional support, and positive relationships to succeed. No two days are the same, and while the students may present challenges, they are full of potential, individuality, and resilience.

What we\'re looking for

We\'re looking for a confident, compassionate, and experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant who can remain calm under pressure, work collaboratively with a skilled team, and provide targeted, emotionally informed support to students both in and out of the classroom.

Experience requirements:

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant in a similar SEMH/PRU setting OR a recent graduate (2:2 or above)
• Previous experience working in a UK school setting
• Up-to-date safeguarding training, completed within the last 12 months
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach to supporting young people

Eligibility to apply

To be eligible you must:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child DBS certificate registered with the online update service OR be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child-related references

Additional information

This is a full-time position starting in September 2025 (or sooner for the right candidate).

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

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