PRU Teaching Assistant - Pupil Referral Unit & Specialist Education Support
Abergavenny | Immediate Start Available | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

Salary & Benefits

Weekly pay: £462.00 - £543.20 per week

Are you experienced in supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Do you have a passion for helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom?

Looking for a rewarding PRU Teaching Assistant role in Abergavenny with excellent training, career progression opportunities, and the chance to make a genuine difference every day?

Vision for Education is currently recruiting dedicated and resilient PRU Teaching Assistants to work within Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), specialist schools, and alternative provisions across Abergavenny and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals from education, youth work, care, support work, residential childcare, sports coaching, and mentoring backgrounds who are looking to develop a long-term career within education and behaviour support.

You will support pupils across primary and secondary age ranges who require additional social, emotional, behavioural, and learning support within structured and supportive educational environments.

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay – £462.80 to £543.20 per week
• Full-time and part-time PRU Teaching Assistant opportunities
• Roles within PRUs, alternative provisions, and specialist school settings
• Opportunities across both primary and secondary education sectors
• Access to CPD, behaviour management, and safeguarding training
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Company pension scheme and additional employee benefits
• Long-term placements with opportunities for permanent employment

The Role

As a PRU Teaching Assistant in Abergavenny, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Build positive, consistent, and trusting relationships with young people
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour, and engagement in learning
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to promote positive outcomes
• Implement behaviour support strategies and de-escalation techniques
• Encourage attendance, participation, and positive classroom engagement
• Support learning both within the classroom and through alternative activities
• Contribute to a safe, structured, and inclusive educational environment
• Act as a positive role model for pupils who require additional support and guidance

Many pupils within PRUs and alternative education settings have experienced barriers to learning and benefit from positive relationships, consistency, encouragement, and tailored support to help them achieve success.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, behavioural needs, or additional learning needs
• Previous experience within education, care, youth work, mentoring, coaching, or support-based roles
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to remain professional and adaptable in challenging situations
• Experience working with primary or secondary aged pupils
• Knowledge of behaviour support strategies and restorative approaches
• Team Teach, MAPA, PROACT-SCIP, or similar training (desirable but not essential)
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC), or willingness to register

Why Join Vision for Education?

• Work within supportive PRUs and specialist education settings across Abergavenny
• Gain valuable experience within alternative provision, SEMH support, and behaviour intervention
• Access ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Flexible work to suit your availability and lifestyle
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent school-based positions
• Make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people

We welcome applications from individuals with backgrounds in:

• Care and Support Work
• Youth Work
• Sports Coaching
• Residential Childcare
• Education and Schools
• Behaviour Mentoring
• Mental Health Support
• Community Support Services

If you are searching for PRU Teaching Assistant jobs in Abergavenny, Pupil Referral Unit jobs, Behaviour Support Assistant roles, SEMH Teaching Assistant vacancies, Alternative Provision jobs, or education support opportunities within specialist settings, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and a member of our team will be in touch shortly.

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