Pupil Referral Unit

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and resilient Supply Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational setting from September on a full-time basis
. This is an excellent opportunity to support children and young people who require additional assistance to access education and achieve their full potential.

This role is offered on a supply basis initially
, with the potential for longer‑term opportunities and the possibility of securing a school‑based contract for the right candidate.

The school is a specialist provision supporting learners from Key Stage 1 through to Key Stage 4 who may face a range of additional needs and barriers to learning. Pupils may present with:

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Challenging behaviour
• Emotional regulation difficulties
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Anxiety and trauma‑related needs
• Attachment difficulties
• Additional learning needs (ALN)

The school provides a highly nurturing, structured and supportive environment where positive relationships and personalised learning are at the heart of everything they do.

As a Supply Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting learners both academically and emotionally throughout the school day.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting with the delivery of engaging learning activities
• Building positive and trusting relationships with learners
• Promoting positive behaviour strategies and emotional regulation
• Supporting pupils with their social and emotional development
• Working closely with teachers and wider multidisciplinary teams
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment
• Responding calmly and effectively to challenging situations when required
• Contributing to behaviour support plans and learner progress

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH and behavioural needs
• A strong understanding of trauma‑informed approaches and relationship‑based practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, resilient and proactive attitude
• Confidence supporting learners across KS1‑KS4
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider team

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• Pupil Referral Units (PRUs)
• Alternative Provision settings
• Teaching Assistant roles
• Youth Work
• Support Work
• Residential Childcare
• Behaviour Mentor roles
• Learning Support Assistant positions
• Sports Coaching
• Care and support environments working with young people

Desirable:

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Applications are also welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate relevant practical experience working with children and young people who present with additional needs.

• Full‑time opportunity starting in September
• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Opportunity to secure a longer‑term position or school contract
• Access to a wide range of free CPD and training
  , including:
  • Thrive Training
  • Behaviour Management Training
  • Autism Awareness (ASD)
  • Safeguarding
  • SEMH Support Strategies
  • ALN Training
  • And many more professional development opportunities
• Dedicated support from your Teaching Personnel consultant
• On‑site parking available

If you are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and are looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we would love to hear from you.

Start Date: September
Position: Supply Teaching Assistant
Contract Type: Supply (with opportunities for a sc