Therapeutic PRU Support Assistant (SEMH)

TeacherActive; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Referral bonus scheme

CPD training

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

National opportunities across PRUs

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting confident Youth Workers and SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils aged 11-16 within a Cardiff PRU. This alternative provision focuses on Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs, difficult behaviour and ALN, offering opportunities to develop specialist education skills.

The role involves 1:1 and small group support, behaviour management, de-escalation, and delivering personalised learning and behaviour plans while fostering calm, safe environments and strong

Qualifications

• 6+ months' experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour
• Experience in PRU/SEND/youth work or alternative provision
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• Nurturing, patient and resilient approach
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Right to work in the UK
• Five-year employment history with gaps explained
• Two years of references (education or care)
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• Experience with trauma-informed practice or restorative approaches is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support
• Support pupils with SEMH, EBD, ADHD and trauma-related needs
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour
• Help deliver personalised learning and behaviour plans
• Promote emotional regulation and resilience
• Build strong, consistent relationships with vulnerable learners
• Maintain a calm, safe and structured environment

Skills

Behaviour management

De-escalation

English proficiency

Job description

TeacherActive is recruiting confident Youth Workers and SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils aged 11-16 within a Cardiff PRU. This alternative provision focuses on Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs, difficult behaviour and ALN, offering opportunities to develop specialist education skills.

The role involves 1:1 and small group support, behaviour management, de-escalation, and delivering personalised learning and behaviour plans while fostering calm, safe environments and strong