PRU Teaching Assistant

The School A pupil referral unit (PRU) catering for students who are at risk of permeant exclusion. Most students have ACEs and many have an EHCP. Ages range from primary to KS4. Role/Responsibilities Supporting students with significant SEMH needs. You will be working in a primary or secondary site, depending on your experience and skills. Much of the role will involve therapeutic intervention to support self-regulation. You will be working one-on-one and with small groups. Essential Criteria Strong communication and collaboration skills High levels of patience and resilience Sensitivity and compassion Confident in managing challenging behaviour using a therapeutic approach Experience working with students who have ACEs and SEMH needs Desirable Criteria Teaching Assistant qualification What can Five Education offer you? We offer free specialist training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness etc. One of the best supply experiences in Bristol - check out our Google reviews! Free specialised, in-person training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism --Awareness, and more. Recommend a friend bonus scheme Subsidised initial DBS cost (we pay £20, you pay £30, refunded after working 5 days) Guaranteed work scheme, the perfect agreement to get into supply work with peace of mind, without worrying about whether you will be offered work or not! Specialist support/mentoring while you are working Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fees or employers' NI. We are also proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer. Please note pay rate is for illustration and includes holiday pay. Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be a face-to-face interview. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level