PRU Teaching Assistant | 1:1 & Small Group Support

Senploy; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Educato Limited is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join a PRU school in Rochdale, supporting 11-16 students who can't access mainstream education. You will assist in classrooms and alternative learning environments, delivering engaging activities and helping students re-engage with learning.

The role requires calmness under pressure, safeguarding awareness, and strong teamwork with teachers and pastoral staff.

Qualifications

• Experience with young people in education, youth work, or similar.
• Ability to deliver pre-planned lessons and activities.
• Understanding safeguarding and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in classroom and alternative learning environments
• Work 1:1 and in small groups with students who may present challenging behaviour
• Assist in delivering pre-planned lessons and learning activities
• Promote positive behaviour and apply behaviour support strategies
• Help students develop social, emotional, and academic skills
• Support students with reintegration into learning and improving attendance
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and external professionals
• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment at all times

Skills

Calm under pressure

Strong communication

Team player

Behaviour support

Safeguarding awareness

Resilience

Experience with SEN/PRU

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent

Job description

Educato Limited is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join a PRU school in Rochdale, supporting 11-16 students who can't access mainstream education. You will assist in classrooms and alternative learning environments, delivering engaging activities and helping students re-engage with learning.

The role requires calmness under pressure, safeguarding awareness, and strong teamwork with teachers and pastoral staff.