Full job descriptionBehaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant Needed At Secondary PRU!
Location: Lancaster, LA1
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term - 08:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP
We are recruiting a full-time Teaching Assistant to join a Secondary Pupil Referral Unit in Lancaster on a long-term basis, starting as soon as possible.
This alternative provision supports pupils aged 11–16 who are struggling to engage with mainstream education. The school offers a caring, safe and supportive environment, delivering high-quality education to students with behavioural needs, SEMH and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
The Role:
*Supporting pupils with behavioural challenges and emotional needs
*Working closely with teaching staff to promote engagement and progress
*Providing consistent, calm and empathetic support throughout the school day
*Helping to create a positive and structured learning environment
Essential Requirements:
*Experience supporting children with behavioural needs
*Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs and/or trauma
*A calm, empathetic approach with strong behaviour management skills
*A reliable, hard-working and committed attitude
*Full-time availability and readiness to start ASAP
*An Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List (or willingness to obtain one immediately)
*Willingness to complete Reed’s compliance process promptly (if not already completed)
Early applications are encouraged due to the urgent start date.
Please feel free to share this opportunity with anyone who may be interested.
We can’t wait to hear from you!