Trauma-Informed Teaching Assistant for SEMH (PRU)

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Trafford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a Pupil Referral Unit in Trafford. The role focuses on supporting pupils aged 5-16 with SEMH/SEN needs in a safe, structured environment.

You will work with teachers and external professionals to deliver individualised support plans, helping pupils with emotional development, engagement and long-term progress.

Qualifications

• Calm, confident and resilient when supporting challenging behaviour.
• Genuine passion for working with vulnerable children and young people.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to maintain clear boundaries with a caring and consistent approach.
• Commitment to a full-time, long-term position.
• Desirable: Team Teach training or willingness to train.
• Experience in a PRU/SEN or youth work setting is advantageous.
• Knowledge of traumainformed practice or behaviour management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small-group support for SEMH/SEN pupils.
• Build positive, trusting relationships to improve engagement and attendance.
• Support emotional regulation and apply de-escalation strategies.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual education and behaviour plans.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour choices.
• Assist with behaviour management using traumainformed and restorative approaches.
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive and structured learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to pupil support planning.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Strong communication

Relationship building

Patience

Consistent approach

Education

Experience with SEMH/SEN settings

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a Pupil Referral Unit in Trafford. The role focuses on supporting pupils aged 5-16 with SEMH/SEN needs in a safe, structured environment.

You will work with teachers and external professionals to deliver individualised support plans, helping pupils with emotional development, engagement and long-term progress.