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Job Advertisement: Key Stage 4 Teaching Assistant (PRU)

Position: Full-Time Teaching Assistant (Key Stage 4)
Location: PRU (Pupil Referral Unit), Grade I Listed Building
Salary: Competitive, Based on Experience
Contract Type: Temp to perm

About Them:
The Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) is a supportive, inclusive educational space for Key Stage 4 students who have faced challenges in mainstream education, resulting in permanent exclusion. Situated within a Grade I listed building, the school offers an adaptable environment tailored to both individual and group learning needs. With facilities including a kitchen, games room, and multipurpose classrooms, they provide a unique setting where students can re-engage with their education and work towards personal growth.

Role Overview:
They are looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic, compassionate, and resilient. This role involves supporting our Key Stage 4 students both academically and emotionally, helping them overcome barriers to learning in a way that fosters confidence and growth. You will work alongside teachers and support staff to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in delivering tailored educational support to small groups and individual students.
Support students with challenging behaviours, using de-escalation techniques to maintain a positive and calm learning environment.
Help create engaging learning experiences using our diverse facilities, including the kitchen and games room, to meet a variety of learning needs.
Foster positive relationships with students, encouraging social and emotional development.
Work collaboratively with the teaching team, families, and external agencies to support students' individual goals.
Requirements:

Previous experience in a similar setting (PRU, alternative provision, or SEN schools) is desirable.
Skills and experience in managing challenging behaviour, including effective use of de-escalation techniques.
A genuine commitment to working with students who have struggled in mainstream education.
Strong communication skills, patience, and resilience.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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