Teaching assistant

2 weeks ago

Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom TeacherActive Full time

Do you have experience in youth work, looking for work as a Teaching assistant to work in alternative provision or Pupil referrals supporting young people with challenging behaviour and additional learning needs? We are working with a leading Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) and several SEND/ALN schools to recruit confident, resilient, and passionate staff to support pupils aged 11–16 with a wide range of complex needs.

These roles suit candidates with experience in youth work, SEMH, challenging behaviour, alternative provision, or SEND classrooms. If you are calm under pressure, strong with boundaries, and motivated to make a positive impact, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.

About the Role – PRU & SEND Support

As a Youth Worker / ALN LSA / SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support students with:

SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs)
EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties)
ADHD / ADD
Challenging behaviour, including verbal or physical escalation
Daily responsibilities include:

1:1 support and small-group interventions
Behaviour management and de-escalation
Building positive relationships with pupils who need consistency
Supporting learning, emotional regulation and personalised programmes
Maintaining a calm, structured and supportive environment
Essential Requirements

To apply for this PRU Youth Worker or SEND Teaching Assistant role, you must have:

At least 6 months’ experience supporting challenging young people
Experience in PRUs, SEND settings, youth work or alternative education
Strong written and spoken English
Right to work in the UK
A 5-year employment history with all gaps explained
Two years of references, including one from an education or care setting
Enhanced DBS (and overseas police checks if applicable)
A resilient, patient and nurturing approach
Why Work With Us?

We offer some of the best benefits for SEN support staff and Youth Workers in education recruitment:

Market-leading pay rates (experience dependent)
PAYE payroll  no hidden admin charges
A dedicated consultant team available 24/7
Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
Access to My-Progression CPD training and certificates
£100 referral bonus for recommending a friend (T&Cs apply)
Apply Now Start Your Career in PRU & SEND Support

If you’re ready to make a difference in a PRU, SEND school, or alternative provision, click APPLY NOW. We will contact you to discuss suitable Youth Worker, ALN LSA, and SEN Teaching Assistant jobs available in your area.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services

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