SEMH PRU: Dynamic Secondary Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Dedicated consultant support

CPD and professional development

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking a resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary PRU in Tameside. The role focuses on SEMH, behaviour and engagement, helping pupils overcome barriers to education and achieve positive outcomes.

You will work one-to-one and in small groups with secondary pupils, build relationships, support emotional regulation, and assist teachers with lessons. Experience in PRU or youth work is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in, or passion for, supporting young people with SEMH needs.
• Calm, patient and resilient with strong communication.
• Able to build strong relationships with hard-to-reach pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support secondary-aged pupils one-to-one and in small groups.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Support emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and learning tasks.
• Promote positive behaviour and maintain clear boundaries.
• Use de-escalation and behaviour-management strategies.
• Encourage confidence, resilience and independence.
• Work with teachers and pastoral staff to support pupil progress.

Skills

SEMH support

Behaviour management

Pupil engagement

Team player

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking a resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary PRU in Tameside. The role focuses on SEMH, behaviour and engagement, helping pupils overcome barriers to education and achieve positive outcomes.

You will work one-to-one and in small groups with secondary pupils, build relationships, support emotional regulation, and assist teachers with lessons. Experience in PRU or youth work is desirable.