PRU Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency in the UK is seeking a PRU Teaching Assistant to support children with behavioural challenges. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in educational settings and a calm, patient approach. This full-time position starts in September 2025, offering a daily rate of £95-£105 depending on qualifications and experience. Join a supportive environment focused on both student welfare and academic success.

Qualifications

• Calm, patient, and empathetic approach when working with children.
• Previous UK-based experience in a similar educational setting.
• Passion for helping children succeed despite barriers.

Responsibilities

• Support children with behavioural challenges.
• Assist in managing classroom behaviour.
• Provide emotional and social guidance to pupils.

Skills

Experience working with children who have behavioural challenges

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of behaviour management strategies

Job description

Job Title: PRU Teaching Assistant
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: 95‑105 per day

Key Responsibilities

• Support children with behavioural challenges and additional needs, providing individualised assistance to help them access the curriculum.
• Assist the teacher in managing classroom behaviour, using effective strategies to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
• Provide one-to-one or small group support, including emotional and social guidance to pupils who may struggle with traditional school settings.
• Help with the preparation and delivery of lessons, ensuring pupils are fully engaged and involved.
• Support students with developing social skills and coping strategies to improve their behaviour and school experience.
• Monitor and track students' progress, providing regular feedback to teachers and senior staff.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working with children who have behavioural challenges and/or additional needs (essential).
• Previous UK-based experience in a similar educational setting (essential).
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to working with children, especially those who may have faced difficult circumstances.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A strong understanding of behaviour management strategies and the ability to implement these in a sensitive and proactive way.
• A passion for helping children succeed, even when faced with barriers to learning.

Additional Information

Full-time position starting in September 2025. The daily rate is 95‑105, depending on experience and qualifications. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive, forward-thinking environment with a focus on both student welfare and academic success.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this role.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.