PRU Behaviour Support Assistant – Full‑Time Impact Role

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a Pupil Referral Unit provision within a mainstream secondary school in Fleetwood.

The role is full-time with immediate start and involves helping pupils access education in a safe, supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with SEMH or behavioural needs, strong behaviour management, and the ability to work closely with teachers, school leaders, and external agencies to track progress

Qualifications

• Experience as Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Excellent behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Good organisational and administrative capabilities.
• Patient, resilient, proactive, team player.

Responsibilities

• Providing individual and small-group support to pupils within the PRU provision.
• Promoting positive behaviour and implementing behaviour management strategies effectively.
• Building strong, professional relationships with pupils to support engagement and progress.
• Assisting the class teacher with planning and delivering learning activities.
• Monitoring, recording, and reporting on pupil progress and behaviour.
• Supporting pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Completing administrative tasks, including maintaining records and supporting reporting processes.
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff, school leaders, and external agencies.

Skills

Teaching Assistant

Behaviour management

Pupil support

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a Pupil Referral Unit provision within a mainstream secondary school in Fleetwood.

The role is full-time with immediate start and involves helping pupils access education in a safe, supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with SEMH or behavioural needs, strong behaviour management, and the ability to work closely with teachers, school leaders, and external agencies to track progress