Job Description
SEMH Teaching Assistant - Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)
Location: Longsight, Manchester
Start Date: December 2025
Contract: Full-Time, Ongoing (via agency)
Pay: 90- 110 per day (dependent on experience)
Are you a resilient, compassionate, and motivated individual who thrives on supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH)?
We're working in partnership with a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Longsight who are seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team from December 2025.
About the Role:
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting students who may have experienced barriers to learning or have been excluded from mainstream education. Your role will involve:
Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
Building positive, trusting relationships to help re-engage pupils in education.
Supporting learning across core subjects and personal development activities.
Managing behaviour effectively using de-escalation strategies.
Working closely with teachers, mentors, and the pastoral team.
About You:
We're looking for someone who is:
Passionate about supporting young people with SEMH or behavioural needs.
Calm, patient, and emotionally resilient.
Able to form strong, positive relationships with students.
Experienced in a PRU, alternative provision, or similar setting (desirable but not essential).
Confident managing challenging behaviour and promoting positive engagement.
Holds relevant qualifications or experience (e.g., Level 2/3 TA, Youth Work, Psychology, or similar).
What We Offer:
Competitive daily pay through the agency.
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
Access to free CPD and training opportunities.
Opportunity to make a real difference to young lives in a supportive, specialist setting.
