PRU Teaching Assistant — Support & Inspire Young Learners

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Houghton Regis; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses access through National CP

Dedicated education consultant

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is sourcing a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a Pupil Referral Unit in Houghton Regis, with an immediate start. You will support pupils who may have SEMH needs and challenging behaviour, working alongside teachers in a PRU environment.

You will help pupils re-engage with learning, build confidence and nurture relationships in a structured setting, using individualised learning activities and positive behaviour management strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs or challenging behaviour.
• Ability to build rapport while maintaining boundaries.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Help pupils manage their emotions, behaviour and engagement with learning.
• Build positive relationships and act as a consistent, trusted adult.
• Work with teachers to deliver tailored learning activities.
• Use positive behaviour strategies to encourage progress.
• Help create a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SE

Resilient and patient

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is sourcing a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a Pupil Referral Unit in Houghton Regis, with an immediate start. You will support pupils who may have SEMH needs and challenging behaviour, working alongside teachers in a PRU environment.

You will help pupils re-engage with learning, build confidence and nurture relationships in a structured setting, using individualised learning activities and positive behaviour management strategies.