Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – SEMH Pupil Referral Unit | Bury

Location: Bury, Greater Manchester
Pay: £92.63 – £110 per day (depending on experience)

We are currently seeking a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a supportive SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Bury. This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students who require additional support due to social, emotional, and behavioural needs. You will play a key role in creating a calm, safe, and engaging learning environment, helping pupils to develop both academically and personally.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, or within a PRU, alternative provision, or specialist setting.

• Exceptional empathy, patience, and understanding.

• Strong behaviour management skills and the confidence to de-escalate challenging situations effectively.

• The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma or disrupted education.

• A calm, resilient, and proactive approach to supporting young people.

• Has experience supporting pupils with SEMH, ADHD, Autism, or other additional needs.

• Is confident working with students who may display challenging behaviour.

• Can remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing situations.

• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Is committed to promoting inclusion, resilience, and positive outcomes for every pupil.

• Competitive daily pay of £92.63 – £110, depending on experience.

• A supportive and experienced school team.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• The chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.

• Flexible opportunities with the potential for long-term and permanent roles.

If you are an empathetic, resilient individual with excellent behaviour management skills and a passion for helping young people succeed, we''d love to hear from you. Apply today to begin a rewarding career supporting pupils within a specialist SEMH setting.

Contact Megan on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) 

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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