Teaching Assistant - PRU

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

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a PRU environment in Bolton. The role focuses on helping students manage emotions and engagement in learning, with a rewarding challenge for candidates experienced with complex needs.

You will work with the school's SLT to monitor progress, support academic and social development, and build positive relationships to support wellbeing. Availability for a full-time role starting September is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supporting young people with challenging behaviour and emotional struggles
• Working 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

Skills

Calm demeanor

Empathy

Communication skills

Team player

Resilience

Team Teach

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.