SEMH Teaching Assistant – PRU Support & Impact

TeacherActive; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term role

On-site facilities

Job summary

TeacherActive are recruiting a calm SEMH Teaching Assistant for a long‑term role at a PRU in Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester. You will support students with SEMH, Autism and challenging behaviour, 1:1 and in small groups, helping them re‑engage with education.

The successful candidate will build trust, work with teachers and behaviour leads on individual support plans, and help learners progress academically and personally.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Experience in PRU/Alternative Provision or SEND setting is desirable.
• Patient, empathetic and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH, Autism and behavioural challenges on a 1:1 and small‑group basis.
• Build trust, provide emotional support and help learners re‑engage with education.
• Work closely with teachers, mentors and behaviour leads to implement individual support plans.
• Encourage personal growth, resilience and positive choices.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

1:1 support

Job description

TeacherActive are recruiting a calm SEMH Teaching Assistant for a long‑term role at a PRU in Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester. You will support students with SEMH, Autism and challenging behaviour, 1:1 and in small groups, helping them re‑engage with education.

The successful candidate will build trust, work with teachers and behaviour leads on individual support plans, and help learners progress academically and personally.