PRU Teaching Assistant

PRU Teaching Assistant

Job Role: PRU Teaching Assistant
Location: Walsall, West Midlands
Contract: Ongoing, Full-Time
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £95–£100 per day

Are you an experienced PRU Teaching Assistant, SEMH Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor or Behaviour Support Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Walsall
? Do you have experience working with children and young people who display challenging behaviour, social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) or who require additional support to access education?

Balfor Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced PRU Teaching Assistant to join a thriving all-through school in Walsall
, supporting pupils across both Primary and Secondary education
.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Teaching Assistant with experience in Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), Alternative Provision (AP), SEMH settings or specialist education
. The successful candidate will have a strong background in behaviour mentoring, behaviour management and supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
.

This is an ongoing, full-time PRU Teaching Assistant position starting in September 2026.

The school is committed to providing a supportive, consistent and inclusive learning environment for pupils who may experience barriers to education. The school places a strong emphasis on positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, resilience and academic achievement
, while promoting a respectful, caring and inclusive school community.

As a PRU Teaching Assistant in Walsall
, you will work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and the wider school team to support pupils on both a 1:1 and small-group basis
. You will help pupils manage behaviour and emotions, develop positive relationships, improve engagement with learning and build the skills needed to succeed in education.

This role would suit candidates searching for PRU Teaching Assistant jobs in Walsall, SEMH Teaching Assistant jobs, Behaviour Mentor jobs, Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant jobs or Behaviour Support Assistant jobs
.

As a PRU Teaching Assistant / SEMH Teaching Assistant
, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils experiencing challenging behaviour and barriers to learning.
• Supporting children and young people with SEMH needs, behavioural difficulties and additional learning needs
  .
• Working with pupils across Primary and Secondary age groups within an all-through school setting.
• Acting as a Behaviour Mentor and positive role model for pupils.
• Supporting students to manage emotions, develop resilience and build appropriate social and communication skills.
• Helping pupils develop positive behaviours, emotional regulation and effective learning behaviours
  .
• Supporting pupils who may struggle to engage with mainstream education.
• Assisting teachers in adapting lessons, learning resources and classroom activities to meet individual needs.
• Supporting the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs) and risk assessments
  .
• Encouraging positive behaviour and maintaining a calm, structured, consistent and supportive learning environment
  .
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils and acting as a consistent key adult
  .
• Providing pastoral and emotional support to pupils experiencing difficulties in school.
• Using appropriate behaviour management, de-escalation and conflict-resolution strategies
  .
• Responding calmly and professionally to incidents of challenging behaviour
  .
• Following the school’s behaviour policy, safeguarding procedures and risk assessments.
• Monitoring and recording pupil progress, behaviour, engagement and development
  .
• Providing feedback to teachers, pastoral staff and relevant professionals.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, families and external professionals where appropriate.
• Supporting pupils to improve attendance, engagement, confidence and readiness to learn.

The successful PRU Teaching Assistant / SEMH Teaching Assistant will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a PRU Teaching Assistant, SEMH Teaching Assistant,…