Teaching Assistant - PRU

Aspire People Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work in a PRU environment in Bolton, supporting pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviour. This full-time role runs five days a week, with a salary of £100 - £120 per day and a September start date.

You will help pupils manage their emotions and behaviour, encourage positive engagement in learning, and contribute to their personal development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a UK school - ideally a PRU or specialist school.
• Experience with children with challenging behaviour and additional needs.
• Calm, patient and empathetic approach to managing behaviour.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive and resilient attitude towards supporting pupils.
• Team Teach would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with challenging behaviour and emotional struggles.
• Working with the school's SLT to discuss challenges and monitor progress.
• Supporting pupils academically and socially.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils to support their wellbeing.

Skills

Experience with challenging behaviour

Strong communication

Teamwork

Calm empathetic approach

Proactive and resilient

Team Teach advantageous

Job description

Teaching Assistant - PRU Job role: Teaching Assistant Location: Bolton Contract Type: Full-time (5 days a week)Salary: £100 - £120 per dayStart Date: September

Are you experienced in supporting children with complex challenging behaviour? Aspire People are seeking a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to work in a PRU environment supporting those with complex needs and challenging behaviour. This is a challenging yet rewarding role, ideal for candidates who are experienced in working with young people from diverse background.

About the Role:

As a Teaching Assistant in this role, you will be working with young people who have challenging behaviour, who have been excluded from mainstream school. You will be helping them to manage their emotions and behaviour and encouraging positive engagement in learning.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting young people with challenging behaviour and emotional struggles


• Working young people with the school's SLT to discuss challenges, and monitor progress


• Supporting young people both academically and socially


• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people to support their personal development and wellbeing

Requirements:

• Previous experience working in a UK school - ideally a PRU or specialist school


• Previous experience working with young people with challenging behaviour and additional needs
  
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to managing challenging behaviour


• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team


• A proactive and resilient attitude towards supporting young people with complex needs


• Team Teach would be advantageous

Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment.

Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.