PRU - Teaching Assistant - SEMH / ASC / Complex Needs
| Job title: | PRU - Teaching Assistant - SEMH / ASC / Complex Needs |
| Contract type: | Permanent |
| Location: | Manchester |
| Industry: | Secondary SEN |
| Salary: | £95 - £115 per day + Depending on qualifications and experience |
| Reference: | KAW011325NEM_1741696102 |
| Contact name: | Aspire People Limited |
| Contact email: | Kat@aspirepeople.co.uk |
Job description
SEND Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant - PRU - North East ManchesterStart ASAP - Until End of Academic Year (with View to Go Permanent)
Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
We are currently recruiting for a dedicated SEND TA to work in a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in North East Manchester, starting immediately.
Key Details:
Location: North East Manchester
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: Until the end of the academic year, with the potential to go permanent
Pay: Competitive, based on experience (£95 - £115p/d dependent on experience)
About the PRU:
This PRU is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for students who are unable to attend mainstream education due to a variety of reasons. The school is dedicated to helping students develop both academically and emotionally, with a focus on promoting positive behaviours and supporting their individual learning needs.
Responsibilities:
* Support students with SEND, including those with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and challenging and explosive behaviours.
* Provide 1:1 and small group support for students, ensuring they are engaged, supported, and progressing in their learning.
* Apply a holistic approach to supporting students, taking into account their individual needs and emotional well-being alongside their academic progress.
* Assist with implementing behaviour management strategies to ensure a positive and safe learning environment, especially for students with challenging and explosive behaviours.
* Work collaboratively with the class teacher and other professionals to develop and deliver personalised learning plans.
* Monitor student progress and adapt support strategies to meet individual needs.
Requirements:
* Previous experience as a Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant, preferably within a SEND or PRU setting.
* Experience supporting children with ASC, ADHD, SEMH, and challenging and explosive behaviours.
* A valid DBS on the Update Service, or the ability to obtain one immediately.
* A holistic approach to supporting students, focusing on their emotional, social, and academic development.
* Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing situations.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
* Passionate about supporting students to achieve their potential and succeed in a PRU setting.
If you have the relevant experience and a commitment to supporting young people with complex needs, we want to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a rewarding environment.
To register your interest or for more information, please contact Kat at Aspire People Manchester by emailing a CV to Kat@ aspirepeople.c o.uk today.
Apply now and take the next step in your career, helping students in North East Manchester thrive!
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.
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