Teaching Assistant – Secondary PRU (2 Positions Available)

Axcis Education Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in Manchester seeks committed and adaptable Teaching Assistants for their Secondary Pupil Referral Unit. The positions offer the opportunity to support students with challenging behaviours and promote emotional well-being. Candidates should have experience with young people and strong relationship-building skills. This role involves immediate and January start dates. A competitive daily rate is offered based on experience.

Benefits

Ongoing training and CPD opportunities

Pathways to permanent roles

£50 shopping vouchers for referrals

Qualifications

• Experience in working in a school, youth work, care, or sports coaching.
• Bonus: PRU or SEMH experience.
• Ability to remain calm and confident under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support students with challenging behaviours.
• Promote emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
• Build positive relationships with students.

Skills

Resilient

Experience working with young people

Behavior management

Relationship-building skills

Team player

Job description

Manchester (M21) Start Dates: • Position 1 – ASAP • Position 2 – January. Start Contract: Full-time, long-term. Pay: Competitive daily rate (depending on experience).

About the Role

We are looking for two resilient, committed, and adaptable Teaching Assistants to join a supportive Secondary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) located in Manchester, M21. One role is available for an immediate start, and another will begin in January. You will be supporting students who may present challenging behaviours, have social, emotional or mental health needs (SEMH), or require additional support to engage in learning. The role involves building positive relationships, promoting emotional regulation, and helping students access the curriculum through small group or 1:1 support.

What We’re Looking For

• Resilient, calm and confident individuals
• Experience working with young people (school, youth work, care, sports coaching, etc.)
• PRU or SEMH experience is a bonus but NOT essential
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
• Team players with a proactive and supportive attitude

What the School Offers

• Supportive staff and strong leadership
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
• A rewarding environment where no two days are the same
• Pathways to permanent roles

Interested?

Apply now to secure either the ASAP or January start position. Shortlisting is underway - don’t miss your chance! If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Lauren Cobbin on 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 5014.

don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact: Lauren Cobbin

Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 5014