Teaching Assistant - PRU

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

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a PRU in Bolton, supporting young people with complex needs and challenging behaviour to manage emotions and engage with learning.

The role is full-time, five days a week, starting in September. You will work alongside school staff to monitor progress, provide academic and social support, and foster positive relationships for pupil wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a UK school, ideally PRU or specialist school.
• Experience working with young people with challenging behaviour and additional needs.
• Calm, patient, and empathetic approach to managing challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Proactive and resilient attitude toward supporting young people with complex needs.
• Team Teach would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supporting young people with challenging behaviour and emotional struggles.
• Working with the school SLT to discuss challenges and monitor progress.
• Supporting young people both academically and socially.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people to support personal development and wellbeing.

Skills

Strong communication

Job description

Teaching Assistant - PRU

Job role: Teaching Assistant

Location: Bolton

Contract Type: Full-time (5 days a week)

Salary: 100 - 120 per day

Start 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

Why Aspire People?

Aspire People is a leading education recruitment agency, specialising in placing dedicated staff in schools where they can make a real difference.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. 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.