Experienced PRU Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Location: Greater Manchester & Surrounding Areas
Start Date: Immediate & Ongoing Opportunities
Pay Rate: £89 - £110 per day (dependent on experience & responsibilities)
Settings: Primary, Secondary & Post-16/College
Focus: High Levels of Challenging Behaviour / SEMH / Behavioural Needs

Are you a skilled Teaching Assistant with experience in PRU settings? Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people who need tailored support to thrive? Axcis Education – the UK's leading SEND recruitment specialist – is looking to register experienced PRU Teaching Assistants for immediate and ongoing roles across Greater Manchester and surrounding areas.

The Role:

We work in partnership with a wide range of alternative provisions, PRUs, SEMH schools, and behaviour units that support students who are no longer in mainstream education due to persistent challenging behaviour, trauma, or complex social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. You will be supporting students aged 5–19, working either 1:1 or in small groups, helping them regulate behaviour, engage in learning, and develop social and emotional resilience. Every day is different, and your impact will be immediate and meaningful.

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

1. Experience working in a PRU or similar alternative provision
2. Confidence managing challenging behaviours and de-escalating situations
3. Understanding of trauma-informed approaches and SEMH needs
4. Ability to build trust and strong relationships with vulnerable learners
5. A calm, resilient and empathetic nature
6. Team Teach or similar behaviour management training (desirable but not essential)

If you’re passionate about making a real difference to young people who need it most, we want to hear from you! Whether you're an experienced PRU TA or looking to move into specialist behaviour support, Axcis Education will support you every step of the way. Apply now or contact us at [e-mail] to speak with one of our consultants. Alternatively, visit www.axcis.co.uk to register online and explore current opportunities.

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Ben Smith on 0161 529 9200 | Ext:5003.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Ben Smith
Telephone: [phone] | Ext:5003