Secondary PRU Teaching Assistant - September Start!

TN United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Newcastle is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a PRU setting. The role involves working closely with children who have challenging behaviors and various SEN needs, providing tailored support to help them progress academically and socially. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives until the end of the academic year in July 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in UK schools.
• Experience in SEN settings or PRUs preferred.
• Enhanced child DBS certificate or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils temporarily excluded from mainstream schools.
• Building rapport and promoting engagement and progress.
• Tailoring support to different pupils' needs and learning styles.

Skills

Building positive relationships

Resilience

Proactivity

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare qualification

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Secondary PRU Teaching Assistant - September Start!, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

Are you looking for a new role where you can have a positive impact on the lives of young people? If so, we want to hear from you today!

Prospero Teaching is seeking passionate, proactive, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support pupils in a PRU setting in Newcastle on a full-time basis. This is a great opportunity to build meaningful relationships with pupils and make a long-term positive impact on their lives, progress, and development.

About the Setting:

• The role is based in an inspirational PRU in Newcastle.
• The school supports pupils across primary and secondary age ranges, with opportunities to support all year groups depending on your preference and expertise.
• The school has an outstanding supportive culture and leadership team, where staff collaborate within classrooms to provide high standards of support to pupils.

Pay, Hours, and Contract:

• Contract – Full-time until the end of the academic year in July 2025. Temporary contract.
• Start date – September
• Location – Newcastle

About the Role:

• Supporting pupils who have been temporarily excluded from mainstream schools. Pupils may display challenging behavior and have various SEN needs.
• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups. Pupils' SEN may include ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, and PMLD.
• Building rapport and positive relationships with pupils to promote engagement and progress academically and socially.
• Understanding different pupils' needs and learning styles, working closely with teachers and colleagues to tailor support.

Experience, Qualifications, and Requirements:

• Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare qualification (preferred)
• Experience working with children in UK schools
• Experience in SEN settings or PRUs (preferred)
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Resilient, proactive, and positive attitude
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced child DBS certificate registered with the update service or willingness to obtain one
• Two professional references covering the last two years