Learning Support Assistant

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role within a Pupil Referral Unit? Do you have the resilience, patience and confidence to support young people with challenging behaviours? Are you seeking a full-time, long-term Teaching Assistant position where you can make a genuine difference every day? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a well-established Pupil Referral Unit in Newport. With small class sizes and a highly experienced staff team, the setting provides a supportive and structured environment where young people are encouraged to re-engage with education and achieve positive outcomes. The school is looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term temporary basis. The successful Teaching Assistant will support secondary-aged pupils, working closely with teaching staff to promote engagement, manage behaviour positively and help students overcome barriers to learning. This Teaching Assistant role would suit someone looking to commit to a school long-term and become a valued member of the team. The successful Teaching Assistant will have: • Experience working with secondary-aged pupils in a PRU, alternative provision or similar setting • Strong behaviour management skills • The ability to build positive and professional relationships with young people • A calm, patient and resilient approach • Excellent communication and teamwork skills • A genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable learners In return for the above you can expect to receive: • A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process • Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply • CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel • Market leading rates of pay • TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash. If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. About TeacherActive TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates. Equal Opportunities Statement TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services. Safeguarding and DBS Compliance Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment