SEMH PRU Teaching Assistant: Impact & Growth

TeacherActive Ltd; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site facilities

Competitive pay

Dedicated consultant support

Potential permanent role

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant for a Pupil Referral Unit in Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester. You will support students with SEMH and autism on a 1:1 and small-group basis, helping them re-engage with education.

The role requires a calm, resilient and empathetic approach and prior experience with SEMH or challenging behaviour, ideally within a PRU, Alternative Provision or SEND setting. There is potential for a long-term role and eventual permanency.

Qualifications

• 6 months’ experience with SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Experience in PRU/Alternative Provision or SEND is desirable.
• Calm, resilient and caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small‑group support to students with SEMH and autism.
• Build trust and provide emotional support to help learners re-engage with education.
• Collaborate with teachers and behaviour leads to implement support plans.

Skills

SEMH support

Behaviour management

1:1 support

Small-group support

Education

Experience with PRU/SEND

Job description

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant for a Pupil Referral Unit in Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester. You will support students with SEMH and autism on a 1:1 and small-group basis, helping them re-engage with education.

The role requires a calm, resilient and empathetic approach and prior experience with SEMH or challenging behaviour, ideally within a PRU, Alternative Provision or SEND setting. There is potential for a long-term role and eventual permanency.