Teaching Assistant - PRU - #2120001

Teaching Assistant - PRU
Job role: Teaching Assistant
Location: Bolton
Contract Type: Full-time (5 days a week)
Salary: £100 - £120 per day
Start Date: September

Are you experienced in supporting children with complex challenging behaviour?

Aspire People are seeking a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to work in a PRU environment supporting those with complex needs and challenging behaviour. This is a challenging yet rewarding role, ideal for candidates who are experienced in working with young people from diverse background.

About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant in this role, you will be working with young people who have challenging behaviour, who have been excluded from mainstream school. You will be helping them to manage their emotions and behaviour and encouraging positive engagement in learning.

Your key responsibilities will include:
*Supporting young people with challenging behaviour and emotional struggles
*Working young people with the school's SLT to discuss challenges, and monitor progress
*Supporting young people both academically and socially
*Building positive, trusting relationships with young people to support their personal development and wellbeing

Requirements:
*Previous experience working in a UK school - ideally a PRU or specialist school
*Previous experience working with young people with challenging behaviour and additional needs
*A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to managing challenging behaviour
*Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
*A proactive and resilient attitude towards supporting young people with complex needs
*Team Teach would be advantageous

Why Aspire People?
Aspire People is a leading education recruitment agency, specialising in placing dedicated staff in schools where they can make a real difference.

How to Apply:
If you have the experience and skills to support children with complex special educational needs, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV to Demi at Aspire.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.