Trauma‑Informed Teaching Assistant for SEMH/SEN (PRU)

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Stretford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to join a progressive PRU in Trafford. You will support pupils aged 5–16 with SEMH/SEN needs, delivering individualised plans to promote engagement, emotional regulation and learning progress.

The role emphasizes patience, consistency and a calm approach, working alongside teachers, pastoral staff and external professionals to foster long-term success for vulnerable young people.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH/SEN.
• Ability to deliver 1:1 and small-group support.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Commitment to a full-time, long-term role in a PRU.
• Desirable: Team Teach trained or willingness to train.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small-group support for SEMH/SEN pupils.
• Build positive, trusting relationships to improve engagement.
• Support emotional regulation and de-escalation strategies.
• Adapt learning activities to individual plans.
• Encourage independence and positive behaviour choices.
• Assist with behaviour management using trauma-informed approaches.
• Maintain a safe, structured learning environment.
• Work with teaching and pastoral staff and external agencies.
• Maintain records and contribute to pupil support planning.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Boundary setting

Patience

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to join a progressive PRU in Trafford. You will support pupils aged 5–16 with SEMH/SEN needs, delivering individualised plans to promote engagement, emotional regulation and learning progress.

The role emphasizes patience, consistency and a calm approach, working alongside teachers, pastoral staff and external professionals to foster long-term success for vulnerable young people.