Learning Support Assistant – PRU | Telford | September 2025 Start
Full-Time | Term-Time Only | Long-Term or Permanent Opportunity | Behaviour-Focused Support
Are you a calm, resilient, and empathetic professional looking to make a real difference in young people’s lives? We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Telford, seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their team from September 2025.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support students who may have faced challenges in mainstream education and require additional behavioural, emotional, and academic support to thrive.
📍 Role Overview:
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Position: Learning Support Assistant (PRU)
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Start Date: September 2025
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Location: Telford
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Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only (potential for permanent)
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Hours: Monday to Friday, school hours
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Salary: Competitive daily rate (depending on experience)
🏫 About the PRU:
This is a supportive and well-structured alternative provision setting catering for primary and secondary-aged pupils who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream school. The setting offers:
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Small class sizes with high staff-to-student ratios
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A strong emphasis on pastoral care, behaviour support, and emotional literacy
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A team-focused environment with ongoing training and development
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Clear structures, positive behaviour models, and strong safeguarding protocols
🧩 Responsibilities:
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Supporting students with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs on a 1:1 and small-group basis
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Working closely with class teachers, behaviour mentors, and external agencies
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Helping students regulate behaviour and re-engage with learning
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Assisting with the delivery of lessons and personalised learning plans
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Modelling positive interactions and promoting emotional resilience
✅ Ideal Candidate:
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Experience working with children or young people in education, care, or youth support
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Confident in managing challenging behaviour calmly and professionally
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Patient, nurturing, and non-judgemental
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
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A good understanding of safeguarding and inclusive education
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Team Teach or similar behaviour training is desirable (but training can be provided)
🌟 Why Work With Us?
As a trusted education recruitment partner, we offer:
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Individual support through the application and placement process
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Ongoing CPD and access to specialist training
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Opportunities for progression within alternative provisions
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A genuine commitment to helping you find a rewarding, long-term role
Ready to make a meaningful impact where it’s needed most?
Apply now to be part of a supportive and life-changing education environment this September