Primary PRU Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Sunderland is seeking a Primary PRU Teaching Assistant. The role emphasizes building trust with students who may have encountered difficulties in traditional settings. Candidates should have experience in SEMH and nurture groups and a commitment to create a supportive learning environment. Competitive pay is offered, alongside opportunities for training in trauma-informed practices. This position is full-time and long-term, with potential for permanent placement.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

FREE Thrive training

FREE trauma-informed & SEMH CPD

Qualifications

• Experience in SEMH, PRU, nurture groups or EY/KS1 behaviour support.
• A warm, steady approach, even on wobbly days.
• A belief that every child deserves a fresh start every morning.

Responsibilities

• Building trust with pupils who may have struggled in mainstream.
• Supporting emotional regulation and safe behaviour.
• Helping with literacy, numeracy and personalised learning tasks.
• Creating a calm, structured classroom vibe.
• Using restorative approaches to repair choppy moments.

Skills

Experience in SEMH

Behaviour support

Empathy

Job description

Primary PRU Teaching Assistant – Sunderland

Pay: £89 to £110 per day
Start: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term

If you believe every child deserves someone who sees past the behaviour and notices the child underneath, this role will suit you perfectly.

We’re supporting a primary alternative provision in Sunderland, where pupils need predictable routines, patient adults and learning that feels achievable. Small groups, relational practice and regular check-ins are key here.

Your role:

• Building trust with pupils who may have struggled in mainstream
• Supporting emotional regulation and safe behaviour
• Helping with literacy, numeracy and personalised learning tasks
• Creating a calm, structured classroom vibe
• Using restorative approaches to repair choppy moments

What makes you a great fit:

• Experience in SEMH, PRU, nurture groups or EY/KS1 behaviour support
• A warm, steady approach, even on wobbly days
• A belief that every child deserves a fresh start every morning

What you get:

• Weekly PAYE pay
• FREE Thrive training
• FREE trauma-informed & SEMH CPD

If you want a role with real impact, this is it.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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