New Directions are seeking a resilient and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in South Manchester. This is a full-time, long-term role starting in September 2026, supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The successful candidate will support pupils who may have experienced trauma, disrupted education, exclusion from mainstream settings and challenging circumstances. We are looking for someone with previous experience working with SEMH or SEND who can build strong relationships, manage challenging behaviour and provide consistent, nurturing support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Role<\/strong> The Candidate<\/strong> New Directions are seeking a resilient and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in South Manchester. This is a full-time, long-term role starting in September 2026, supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The successful candidate will support pupils who may have experienced trauma, disrupted […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":563,"template":"","jv_office":[1939],"jv_sector":[702],"jv_category":[1234,1644],"jv_type":[885],"jv_position":[1631,1858],"office":[],"jv_location":[],"jv_region":[1706],"class_list":["post-185873","dsa_jobs","type-dsa_jobs","status-publish","hentry","jv_office-manchester","jv_sector-primary-education","jv_category-school-support","jv_category-teaching-assistant","jv_type-temporary","jv_position-learning-support-assistant-lsa","jv_position-teaching-assistant","jv_region-manchester"],"yoast_head":"\r\n
\u2022 Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEMH and SEND needs
\u2022 Build positive and trusting relationships to encourage engagement with learning
\u2022 Support pupils who may display challenging behaviour using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
\u2022 Assist teachers with classroom activities and differentiated learning
\u2022 Support pupils with emotional regulation, confidence and social development
\u2022 Work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to follow individual support and behaviour plans
\u2022 Help create a safe, structured and positive learning environment<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH or SEND is essential
\u2022 Experience within a PRU, SEMH school, alternative provision, SEND setting, care or youth work is highly desirable
\u2022 Confident managing challenging behaviour and remaining calm in difficult situations
\u2022 A patient, resilient and nurturing approach
\u2022 Strong communication and interpersonal skills
\u2022 The ability to build positive relationships with young people who may have barriers to learning
\u2022 Team Teach or other behaviour management training is desirable but not essential
\u2022 A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"