Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Bolton le Sands; On-site; GBP 17,158 - 20,295; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Long-term opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support SEMH pupils at a PRU in Bury, Greater Manchester. You will help pupils develop academically and personally within a calm, engaging learning environment, with a focus on trust and resilience.

The role offers flexible opportunities, competitive daily pay (£92.63–£110 depending on experience) and the chance to make a genuine difference for vulnerable young people, with potential for long-term or permanent placements.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, or PRU/alternative provision.
• Excellent empathy, patience and understanding.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils who may have trauma or disrupted education.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs to develop academically and personally.
• Create a calm, safe and engaging learning environment.
• Collaborate with staff to promote inclusion and resilience.
• Manage behaviour and de-escalate challenging situations.
• Assist with planning and delivering activities.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Resilience

Job description

Teaching Assistant SEMH Pupil Referral Unit Bury

Location: Bury, Greater Manchester
Pay: £92.63 £110 per day (depending on experience)

We are currently seeking a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a supportive SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Bury. This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students who require additional support due to social, emotional, and behavioural needs. You will play a key role in creating a calm, safe, and engaging learning environment, helping pupils to develop both academically and personally.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, or within a PRU, alternative provision, or specialist setting.
• Exceptional empathy, patience, and understanding.
• Strong behaviour management skills and the confidence to de-escalate challenging situations effectively.
• The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma or disrupted education.
• A calm, resilient, and proactive approach to supporting young people.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience supporting pupils with SEMH, ADHD, Autism, or other additional needs.
• Is confident working with students who may display challenging behaviour.
• Can remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing situations.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is committed to promoting inclusion, resilience, and positive outcomes for every pupil.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay of £92.63 £110, depending on experience.
• A supportive and experienced school team.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.
• Flexible opportunities with the potential for long-term and permanent roles.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.