Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Behaviour Teaching Assistant - PRU

Location: Derby

Role: Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing

Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only

Monarch Education are currently recruiting for a Behaviour Teaching Assistant to work within a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) supporting students who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream education.

This role is suited to individuals who are confident, resilient and experienced in managing challenging and sometimes high-risk behaviour, with a strong focus on building positive relationships and supporting students to re‑engage with learning.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with behavioural needs
• Manage and de‑escalate challenging behaviour effectively
• Build strong, consistent and professional relationships with students
• Support emotional regulation and social development
• Assist teaching staff in delivering structured and engaging lessons
• Implement behaviour support strategies and intervention plans
• Promote a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment

• Previous experience working in a PRU, alternative provision, or similar setting
• Strong behaviour management skills are essential
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• Resilient, patient and confident approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for supporting vulnerable and disengaged learners

• Team Teach or similar behaviour management training
• Experience supporting SEMH needs
• Relevant qualifications in education, youth work or support work

• GCA Approved Supplier
• Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• Free safeguarding training
• Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (unlimited referrals)
• Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.

Equal Opportunities – Monarch.

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s application will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to two employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.