Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – PRU
Are you a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with behavioural or social emotional needs? This established PRU is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work closely with students who have been excluded from mainstream education. This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a real difference by providing tailored support in a nurturing and supportive environment.

This role is ideal for a Teaching Assistant who can manage challenging behaviours, build strong relationships with students, and help them overcome barriers to learning. You will join a committed team who are passionate about helping young people re-engage with education and achieve their potential.
Job Role:

• Providing 1-2-1 and small group support for students with additional behavioural and emotional needs.
• Assisting the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and creating a positive learning environment.
• Supporting students in developing social and emotional skills, helping them build confidence and resilience.
• Managing challenging behaviours effectively using positive reinforcement and de-escalation strategies.
• Contributing to whole-school activities, trips, and reward days to foster engagement and community.

In return, you will:

• Receive excellent support and guidance from the pastoral and teaching staff.
• Access high-quality CPD and opportunities for professional development.
• Benefit from competitive pay rates and ongoing support from The Education Network.
• Work in a well-resourced PRU that values and supports its staff.
• Experience the rewarding opportunity to see students grow and succeed under your guidance.

If you’re a Teaching Assistant ready to make a difference in a PRU, please “Apply Now” or contact Harry Chase at The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Contact our team to learn about other vacancies or refer a Teaching Assistant and ask about our referral scheme!

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.