Level 3 Teaching Assistant Job (SEMH)

Level 3 Teaching Assistant - SEMH Primary PRU (South Manchester)

Location: South Manchester
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term (Permanent Contract Available)
Start Date: Immediately

Your New Job

Are you a qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Hays Education is working in partnership with a well-established Primary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in South Manchester to recruit a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant for a long-term role. This full-time position involves supporting pupils aged 5-11 who have been referred from mainstream schools due to behavioural, emotional, or mental health challenges. You will work closely with teaching staff and therapists to deliver tailored interventions, support emotional regulation, and promote positive behaviour. The role includes 1:1 support, small group work, and contributing to a trauma-informed learning environment.

Your New Company

This South Manchester PRU is a specialist primary setting offering therapeutic and educational support to children who are temporarily unable to access mainstream education. The school operates across two sites and provides a highly structured, nurturing environment focused on emotional wellbeing and academic progress.
With a strong emphasis on restorative practice and trauma-informed care, the school offers access to sensory rooms, outdoor learning spaces, and a multidisciplinary team including counsellors, behaviour mentors, and educational psychologists. Staff are committed to helping pupils re-engage with learning and transition successfully back into mainstream or specialist settings.

What You''ll Need to Succeed

A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
Experience working with SEMH pupils or in a PRU/SEN setting
Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
A current enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

What You''ll Get in Return

A rewarding opportunity to make a real impact on children''s lives
Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays Education consultant
Access to free CPD training, safeguarding updates, and career advice
Competitive rates of pay and holiday accrual
Experience in a specialist SEMH setting with excellent staff support

What You Need to Do Now

If you''re interested in this Level 3 Teaching Assistant job in South Manchester, click ''Apply Now'' to send your CV or contact the Hays Education Manchester office directly for more information. If this role isn''t quite right for you, but you''re looking for a new position in education, get in touch today for a confidential chat about your career options.

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