Specialist Teaching Assistant for Pupil Referral Unit

4 weeks ago

Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

Job Title: Teaching Assistant for Pupil Referral Unit

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £83.85 per day

Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary

We are seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to work with students who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream education. Our pupils often present with complex social, emotional, and behavioural challenges, and need a committed, compassionate educator to support them in turning their lives around.

The Role:

  • Support the class teaching in delivering engaging lessons, tailored to the needs of individual students, ensuring access to learning despite barriers.
  • Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours using trauma-informed approaches and behaviour management strategies.
  • Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including pastoral staff, and external agencies, to create a safe and supportive environment for students.
  • Build strong, trusting relationships with students, helping them develop resilience, social skills, and a positive attitude toward learning.

Requirements:

  • Excellent behaviour management skills and the ability to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations.
  • An understanding of trauma-informed approaches to education and restorative practices.
  • High levels of resilience, empathy, and emotional intelligence.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external agencies.
  • Experience in a PRU or alternative provision is highly desirable but not essential.

How to Apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter to our SEN branch for consideration.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on our website for details.

This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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