Teaching Personnel is seeking a caring and committed Teaching Assistant to join a progressive and supportive Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Trafford. This role offers a unique opportunity to have a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people who need a more tailored and compassionate educational experience.
About the Setting
The PRU supports pupils aged 5–16 who are currently unable to thrive within mainstream education. Many students present with SEMH needs, additional learning needs, or have experienced complex personal and educational challenges.
The provision delivers education within a safe, structured and trauma‑informed environment, helping pupils rebuild trust, regain confidence and develop essential life and learning skills.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will be central to supporting pupils’ academic progress, emotional development and positive behaviour. Working alongside teachers, pastoral staff and external professionals, you will help deliver individualised support plans that encourage engagement, emotional regulation and long‑term success.
This role is ideal for someone who is patient, consistent and calm, even in challenging situations, and who is genuinely motivated to support vulnerable young people.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with SEMH and SEN needs
Build positive, trusting relationships to improve engagement and attendance
Support emotional regulation and use appropriate 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 trauma‑informed 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
The Ideal Candidate
Essential:
Calm, confident and resilient when supporting challenging behaviour
A 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 trained or willing to train
Previous experience in a PRU, SEMH provision, SEN school or youth work setting
Knowledge of trauma‑informed practice or behaviour management strategies
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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