Teaching Assistant

2 weeks ago

Plymouth, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

Teaching Assistant in a Pupil Referral Unit (Plymouth)

Teaching Personnel is excited to offer a rewarding opportunity to join a dedicated team at a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in the Plymouth area. This role is perfect for those who are passionate about making a positive impact on young people’s lives, particularly those who have faced challenges in mainstream education. The PRU is committed to providing a fresh start for students, helping them to reintegrate into mainstream education.

Role Details:

  • Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Location: Plymouth Area, with access to specialized facilities for construction, music, and other subjects.

About the PRU: The school offers a safe and supportive environment where every pupil is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. With a team of highly skilled staff, the PRU focuses on creating an inclusive learning environment and fostering positive relationships with students, many of whom have had negative experiences in traditional educational settings.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the promotion of positive behavior, kindness, and academic engagement.
  • Treat all children with equal respect, while establishing and maintaining positive boundaries.
  • Work closely with parents and colleagues to create a safe, nurturing environment for students.
  • Assist students in understanding lessons and activities delivered by the teacher.
  • Provide support to individual pupils or across a class, often working alongside other support assistants.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Experience with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including ASD, SEMH, non-verbal communication, PMLD, MLD, or visual impairment.
  • A calm, kind, and enthusiastic demeanor with a strong work ethic.
  • A good level of academic ability.
  • A full driving license and access to their own vehicle.
  • An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to complete the process through us).
  • Availability for at least six months.
  • A fully checkable work history.

What We Offer:

  • A dedicated consultant to support you through the registration process and throughout your assignments.
  • Weekly pay processed via PAYE—no charges for processing your pay.
  • Access to our CPD Academy, offering free or heavily discounted training courses to support your professional development.
  • Use of our Candidate App, where you can manage your details, view new bookings, and amend existing ones.
  • A generous referral program—earn £50 for every person you refer to us.

If you’re ready to make a difference and support young people in their educational journey, we’d love to hear from you

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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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