PRU Learning Support Assistant

Academics; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Refer a Friend scheme £125

Friendly consultants

Job summary

Academics in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a PRU Learning Support Assistant to support children with challenging behaviours, SEMH needs and disabilities in small groups, helping them engage with education and regulate emotions.

You will need patience, resilience, and confidence in managing behaviours; innovative approaches are valued. Flexible working patterns and supportive SEND consultants are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs (SEMH).
• Patience and resilience in challenging environments.
• Experience working with children or adults with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support children in small groups to engage with education and regulate emotions.
• Assist in managing and guiding behaviours in a PRU setting.
• Use innovative approaches to motivate pupils and sustain engagement.

Skills

SEMH experience

Patience and resilience

Disability support

Challenging behaviour support

Innovative

Job description

PRU Learning Support Assistant

Are you interested in a role in schools for children with challenging behaviours, mental health needs, and SEMH requirements?

Would you be able to support children in small groups to engage with their education, regulate their emotions, and manage their behaviours appropriately?

Are you resilient and driven to motivate pupils who can be disengaged from education?

We need Teaching Assistants to work in Pupil Referral Units for children with challenging behaviour across Stoke on Trent.

What we need from you

• Experience working with people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs
• Patience and resilience
• Skills working with children or adults with disabilities
• Confident supporting challenging behaviour
• Innovative

What we can offer

• Generous rates of pay
• Flexible working patterns at your fingertips
• Friendly and approachable consultants
• Access to our 'Refer a Friend' scheme worth £125
• A dedicated SEND consultant

Does this all sound like you? Send your CV or give us a call.