PRU Teaching Assistant – 1:1 & Small-Group Support

Vetro Recruitment; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

On-site role

Consultant support

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a PRU Teaching Assistant to join a pupil referral unit in Aberdare. The role centers on supporting pupils with challenging behaviour, promoting engagement, and helping learners access the curriculum within a supportive team.

Working hours are typically 8:30am–3:30pm in a school-based, on-site setting. The position offers £92.59 per day with weekly pay and ongoing consultant support across education settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months’ experience in education or childcare settings.
• Experience supporting challenging behaviour, ideally in a PRU/ALN SEMH environment.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one.
• Patient, resilient with strong communication and safeguarding commitment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis, using calm approaches to promote engagement.
• Assisting the class teacher with learning activities and adapting tasks to meet needs.
• Help implement behaviour support strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Build professional relationships with pupils and staff to encourage trust and attendance.
• Supervise pupils during transitions and unstructured times, maintaining a safe learning environment.
• Record observations and contribute to team communication about pupil progress.

Skills

Behaviour management

1:1 support

Team collaboration

Safeguarding awareness

Education

DBS clearance

Job description

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a PRU Teaching Assistant to join a pupil referral unit in Aberdare. The role centers on supporting pupils with challenging behaviour, promoting engagement, and helping learners access the curriculum within a supportive team.

Working hours are typically 8:30am–3:30pm in a school-based, on-site setting. The position offers £92.59 per day with weekly pay and ongoing consultant support across education settings.