Trauma-Informed Learning Support Assistant (PRU)

TeacherActive; Penperlleni; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work with pupils in a Pontypool PRU. You will support students with behavioural and emotional needs in and out of class, helping them access education and engage with learning.

The ideal candidate has experience with challenging behaviour and a calm, patient, resilient approach, with a genuine desire to support vulnerable learners and make a difference.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people displaying challenging behaviour.
• Background in youth work, social work, LSA/TA, residential care, or mentoring roles.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with young people.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach to challenging situations.
• Genuine desire to support vulnerable learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with behavioural and emotional needs.
• Support learners to access education and stay engaged in lessons.
• Promote positive behaviour and personal development.
• Assist teaching staff in delivering tailored learning activities.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and individual learning plans.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Resilience

Job description

TeacherActive is recruiting a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work with pupils in a Pontypool PRU. You will support students with behavioural and emotional needs in and out of class, helping them access education and engage with learning.

The ideal candidate has experience with challenging behaviour and a calm, patient, resilient approach, with a genuine desire to support vulnerable learners and make a difference.