Teaching Assistant - PRU (Alternative Provision) Location: Derbyshire
Role: Teaching Assistant - PRU / Alternative Provision
Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
About the Role Monarch Education are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to work within a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)
This role is ideal for someone with experience supporting pupils who are outside of mainstream education, often presenting with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, challenging behaviour, and barriers to learning.
You will play a vital role in re engaging young people with education, supporting both their academic progress and emotional development in a structured, supportive setting.
Key Responsibilities - Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
- Support pupils who may be disengaged from education or at risk of exclusion
- Assist in delivering individualised learning programmes tailored to each student
- Implement behaviour management strategies and de escalation techniques
- Support emotional regulation, resilience, and social skills development
- Work closely with teaching staff and wider professionals to support pupil outcomes
- Promote a safe, consistent and structured learning environment
- Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and attendance
Essential Requirements - Experience working within PRU, alternative provision or SEMH settings (Desirable)
- Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive relationships quickly
- Confident supporting pupils with challenging behaviour and emotional needs
- Patient, resilient and adaptable approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Desirable - Team Teach, PRICE or similar de escalation training
- Experience working with excluded pupils or those at risk of exclusion
- Background in youth work, care, mentoring or alternative education
- Understanding of trauma informed approaches or restorative practices
Benefits of Working with Monarch Education: - GCA Approved Supplier
- Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
- Free Safeguarding training
- Refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (unlimited referrals)
- Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets
Important Information: - All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay
- Monarch Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to:
- Two employment references
- An enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK verification
- This role is based in the UK. Applications are open to UK residents with the right to work
