Job Description
Do you specialise in supporting individuals with SEMH ( Social, Emotional, and Mental Health)?
Do you want to help support pupils in a Pupil referral unit (PRU) or alternative provision school?
Do you want a job where no two days are the same?
We are looking for motivated and passionate individuals to work in PRU / Alternative education schools to support pupils between the ages of 11 and 16. We are looking for people who are available on a full-time basis, beginning in September for the new academic year.
The Schools you could be placed in provides high quality, supportive, and inspirational teaching to 11 - 16-year-olds at Key Stage 3 and 4. They have a bespoke approach which ensures positive progression either back into mainstream education, or into the world of further education, work-based learning, or employment.
There are many benefits of this role, including:
* Working in a school with a good Ofsted rating
* Gaining valuable experience in the SEND sector
* Working with a supportive staff network who are willing to help you develop your skills as a teaching assistant
* Working with children who are eager to learn
The responsibilities of the role include:
* Supporting the teacher deliver informative and engaging lessons
* Working in small groups and on a one to one basis with some pupils
* Helping the teacher to devise innovative lesson plans
* manage behaviour in the classroom and around the school.
The requirements for the role are:
* A DBS on the update service
* Experience with children or young adults in an educational setting
* Be committed to achieving high levels of attainment for students
* Have a good team ethic, want to support and make a difference
* The ability to communicate with children from diverse backgrounds
* Be comfortable working with children who may have faced struggles in School and require that extra support
* Confidence in behaviour management skills
If you want the opportunity to creative a positive learning environment for some wonderful pupils and think you would perform well in this role and are interested in applying, contact Naomi on or email at