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Semh behaviour support specialist - pupil referral unit (pru)

Blackpool (Lancashire)
Temporary
Tradewind Recruitment
Posted: 20 October
Offer description

Specialist role supporting students with SEMH/Challenging Behaviour in a Blackpool Pupil Referral Unit (PRU). Focus on de-escalation, 1:1 intervention, and emotional regulation. Competitive pay & essential PRU experience needed.

Job Summary: SEMH Behaviour Specialist - Blackpool PRU

Are you a highly resilient, trauma-informed professional with proven expertise in managing challenging behaviour? We are seeking dedicated SEMH Behaviour Support Specialists (also known as Behaviour TAs or Youth Workers) to join a well-established Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Blackpool, Lancashire.

This vital role involves working with small classes of vulnerable secondary-aged students (KS3/KS4) who have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and re-engage with education.

The Role: Impacting Lives in a Specialist Setting

Your primary function will be to provide consistent, therapeutic, and authoritative support to students who struggle within mainstream education.

Crisis Intervention & De-escalation: Confidently and calmly manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours and crisis situations, using proven techniques to ensure the safety of all students and staff.

1:1 and Group Mentoring: Deliver targeted emotional regulation and behaviour intervention sessions to help students build coping skills, resilience, and self-esteem.

SEMH Strategy: Implement and track bespoke Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs), collaborating closely with the SENCO, teaching staff, and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

Curriculum Support: Assist the class teacher in small classroom settings (typically max. 8 students), adapting resources to support students' engagement with a vocational and academic curriculum.

Role Model: Act as a stable, positive role model, fostering trusting relationships with students who may have experienced significant trauma.

Essential Experience & Skills (PRU/SEMH Focus)

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following:

PRU/Alternative Provision Experience: Significant experience working in a highly challenging environment such as a PRU, SEMH School, Residential Care, Youth Offending, or similar Alternative Provision.

Behaviour Expertise: Deep, practical knowledge of effective challenging behaviour management and de-escalation strategies (e.g., Team Teach, Positive Handling, or a Trauma-Informed approach is highly desirable).

Resilience: Exceptional personal resilience and an unwavering, non-judgemental approach to students with complex needs.

Safeguarding: A strong understanding of safeguarding protocols within an educational context.

Compliance: Must hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service.

Why Choose This Blackpool PRU Role?

Competitive Specialist Pay: Earn excellent daily rates reflective of the demanding nature of working in a Blackpool PRU.

Meaningful Impact: Directly contribute to the personal growth and educational success of vulnerable young people.

Professional Development: Access high-quality, relevant training (e.g., SEMH, trauma-informed practice).

If you possess the unique blend of empathy and resilience required for this specialist SEMH role, we encourage you to apply immediately.

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV and a brief cover letter detailing your specific experience in a PRU or SEMH setting. Immediate interviews are available

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