Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Professional development

Supportive school team

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a SEMH PRU in Bury. You will support pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs, helping them engage with learning in a calm and safe environment.

We offer opportunities for professional development, a supportive school team, and flexible progression toward long-term or permanent roles. Salary is paid daily and depends on experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with students who require additional support due to social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Help pupils develop both academically and personally in a calm, safe learning environment.
• Contribute to creating an engaging learning atmosphere and support inclusion.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

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.