PRU Teaching Assistant

Balfor Recruitment Group; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking Level 3 Teaching Assistants for a Pupil Referral Unit in Lichfield. The role involves supporting young people with complex needs in a tailored educational environment. Attractive CPD opportunities are provided to help further career development, including training to become a Higher Level Teaching Assistant.

Benefits

CPD Opportunities

Career Progression Support

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people with Special Needs, including ASD, ADHD, PMLD and SEMH.
• Friendly, team player comfortable with personal care.
• DBS on the Update Service or willingness to have a new check done.

Responsibilities

• Support young people who are no longer able to access mainstream education.
• Prepare resources to meet the needs of students with additional needs.
• Promote positive behaviours and attitudes to learning.

Skills

Patience

Relationship Building

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Tools

Makaton

PECS

Job description

Role: PRU Teaching Assistant

Location: Lichfield

Start Date: September 2025

Days and Hours: Monday – Friday – 08:30-15:30

Pay: £90-£105 DOE

CPD Opportunities available.

Are you a Teaching Assistant that is looking for a new exciting role? Then Balfor Recruitment is here to help.

Balfor Recruitment are working in partnership with a Pupil Referral Unit in Lichfield. The PRU are looking to appoint several Teaching Assistants to join them in September 2025.

The successful candidates will be working with pupils who are no longer able to access mainstream education.

What is a pupil referral unit?

A pupil referral unit is an alternate education provision in the UK. It is specifically designed for students who struggle to succeed in a mainstream school setting. Abbreviated to PRU, they provide a more tailored and supportive atmosphere, ensuring that students continue their education in a way that meets their individual needs.

The PRU are looking for experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistants, who will provide an education and support young people. You will have had experience of working within a classroom setting, of supporting young people with complex needs and challenging behavior. Having a caring and patient nature will be advantageous in this role. You must be able to form positive relationships.

This role is being offered on a long term basis, 5 days a week.

Some of the daily duties of this role will include

• supporting young people who are longer able to access mainstream education.
• Preparing resources to meet the needs of students, some with additional needs and/or challenging behaviors
• Ensuring safety of all those around you
• Accompanying students on educational visits
• Promoting positive behaviours and attitudes to learning
• Carrying out personal care if needed

This is an exciting role working in a supportive environment. There will be multiple opportunities for CPD available and the PRU will support candidates who are looking to progress their careers, this could be training to become a Higher Level Teaching Assistant or supporting candidates with obtaining QTS.

To be successful for this role you will

• Have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent
• Experience of using Makaton and/or PECS is desirable
• Have an understanding
• Have proven experience of working with young people with Special Needs, including ASD, ADHD, PMLD and SEMH
• Be friendly and be a team player
• Be comfortable with undertaking personal care
• Have a DBS on the Update Service or be willing to pay for a new check to be done.

If you are looking for a new role and would like to be considered for this role, then please apply today!

Level 2 childcare Level 3 Childcare Level 2 Childhood and Youth Studies Level 3 Childhood and Youth Studies NCFE CACHE Teaching Assistant Level 3 RQF Health and Social Care Special Educational Needs Diploma BSc BA NNEB