Team Teach Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Team Teach trained Teaching Assistant for a Primary Pupil Referral Unit in Manchester. The full-time role involves supporting pupils with social, emotional, and behavioral needs, helping them to engage in learning. Ideal candidates should be patient, resilient, and possess a Team Teach certification. Competitive pay of £100 – £120 per day is offered. This position is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in pupils' lives.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Ongoing support from consultants

Opportunity to make a difference

Qualifications

• Must hold a Team Teach certificate.
• Experience with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges is desirable.
• Compassionate and patient nature.

Responsibilities

• Support primary-aged pupils within a PRU setting.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support.
• Implement behaviour management strategies.
• Help maintain a safe learning environment.

Skills

Team Teach certification

Calm under pressure

Experience in PRU or SEN settings

Empathy

Resilience

Job description

Team Teach Trained Teaching Assistant – Primary PRU (Full-Time) – Location: M13 – Pay: £100 – £120 per day – Start Date: 23rd February – Contract: Full-time

We are seeking a resilient and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a Primary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in the M13 area. This is a full-time role supporting pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs, helping them to re‑engage with learning in a structured and supportive environment.

Team Teach certificate is essential for this role. Applications without Team Teach training will not be considered.

The Role

• Supporting primary-aged pupils within a PRU setting
• Providing 1:1 and small group support
• Implementing behaviour management strategies in line with Team Teach principles
• Supporting pupils with SEMH and challenging behaviour
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support pupil progress
• Helping to maintain a safe, calm, and consistent learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

• Must hold a Team Teach certificate (essential)
• Experience working in a PRU, SEMH, or SEN setting (highly desirable, but not required)
• Confident and calm when managing challenging behaviour
• Patient, resilient, and empathetic
• Committed to supporting vulnerable pupils

What’s On Offer

• Competitive daily rate of £100 – £120
• Full-time, consistent work
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant / leadership team
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in pupils’ lives

If you are a Team Teach trained Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time role in a Primary PRU starting after February half-term break, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV or contact us for more information.

If you are interested, please click on the apply button and contact Lauren Cobbin on 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 5014.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, do not forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.

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