PRU Learning Support Staff

• Location:
  
  Swansea
• Contract type:
  Flexible temporary and supply opportunities
• Start date:
  
  By agreement
• Salary:
  Competitive rate of pay

Elementa Wales is seeking resilient and caring learning support staff to work in a pupil referral unit (PRU) in Swansea. This is an excellent opportunity to help pupils overcome barriers to learning in a structured and supportive setting.

You will provide consistent classroom and pastoral support, helping pupils regulate emotions, engage with learning and build positive relationships. Role-specific training will be provided.

• Support pupils individually and in small groups under the direction of teaching staff.
• Promote engagement, positive behaviour and safe, respectful relationships.
• Help pupils manage transitions, routines and barriers to learning.
• Work closely with teaching, pastoral and safeguarding staff, reporting concerns appropriately.

• Experience supporting children or young people in education, youth work, care or a similar setting.
• A calm, consistent approach and confidence responding to behaviour that may challenge.
• Strong communication, professional boundaries and a commitment to safeguarding.
• Willingness to complete all role‑specific training provided.

• Experience in a PRU, Alternative Provision, SEND or SEBD setting (beneficial but not essential).

• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Role-specific training and ongoing professional support.

• Elementa is committed to safeguarding children throughout its recruitment processes. Successful applicants will complete thorough pre‑screening and an interview, attend an insight session, and have the opportunity to visit one of our Alternative Provision or SEND school sites.
• Successful applicants will also be required to complete an enhanced DBS check , registration with the EWC, and a 12-week (60 paid days) employment trial period.