Pupil Referrals Unit Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Bargoed; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational agency in the UK is seeking qualified individuals to support children, particularly those with behavioural and special educational needs. Candidates must demonstrate resilience, patience, and strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with vulnerable pupils. Ideal applicants will have relevant qualifications and experience in educational settings. This role involves understanding safeguarding procedures to ensure a safe environment for all students.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, particularly with behavioural, SEMH, or SEND needs.
• Training in Team Teach, MAPA, or other behaviour intervention methods.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice or restorative approaches.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Resilience and patience

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Understanding of safeguarding procedures

Education

Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 3 TA, Youth Work, Psychology, Counselling)

Job description

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with behavioural, SEMH, or SEND needs.

• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.

• Ability to build positive relationships with challenging or vulnerable pupils.

• Resilience, patience, and a calm, reflective approach.

• Good literacy and numeracy skills.

• Understanding of safeguarding procedures and professional boundaries.

Desirable

• Experience in a PRU, alternative provision, or specialist SEND setting.

• Training in Team Teach, MAPA, or other behaviour intervention methods.

• Knowledge of trauma‑informed practice, restorative approaches, or therapeutic strategies.

• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 3 TA, Youth Work, Psychology, Counselling).