PRU Teaching Assistant

Job Title: PRU Teaching Assistant

Location: Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, Wales

Salary: £92.59 per day

Employment Type: Temporary

Job Description
PRU Teaching Assistant required for a full-time, on-site role in Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent. This position supports pupils with challenging behaviour and additional learning needs (ALN) within a specialist education setting, working as part of a wider pastoral and classroom team.

Key Responsibilities
Based in Ebbw Vale, your daily duties will include:

Supporting pupils to engage with learning activities, routines, and interventions in a PRU/specialist environment
Using consistent behaviour strategies, de-escalation techniques, and positive reinforcement to promote progress
Working closely with teachers and support staff to implement plans, record progress, and contribute to a safe learning culture

Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a PRU Teaching Assistant, you will need:

A recognised TA qualification (e.g., Level 2/Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning) or equivalent relevant experience
Proven experience supporting learners with ALN/SEN and challenging behaviour in a similar setting
Mandatory compliance: Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to obtain one) and the ability to provide suitable references

Benefits & Work Environment

£92.59 per day with regular pay and clear weekly hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm)
Ongoing training and support, plus the chance to build long-term experience in specialist education settings

If you are a qualified PRU Teaching Assistant looking for an exciting new role in Ebbw Vale, apply today!

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