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SEND Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Mentor - Secondary / 6th Form - PRU - Tameside

🏢 Axcis Education · 📍 Dukinfield, England · 🕒 Oct 14, 2026 · Ref: OP-VERIF-1656E73E
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Position Overview & Specifications

SEND Teaching Assistant - Secondary / 6th Form - PRU - Tameside - Cheshire - Greater Manchester

WHERE: Tameside - Dukinfield
HOURS: Full time, Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm
SALARY: £85 - £110 per day dependent on experience and qualifications

Do you want to make a difference to children who need it most?

Are you calm and resilient in challenging situations?

We are recruiting for a PRU Teaching Assistant for an inclusive, welcoming & supportive College Pupil Referral Unit, PRU, in Tameside.

About the role:
  • PRU Teaching Assistant for a College PRU in the Tameside area.
  • Full time hours 8:30am-4:00pm each day
  • Starting ASAP.
  • Pay up to £110/day.
  • Will go permanent for the right person.
  • All pupils have EHCPs for Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs, SEMH, as well as associated needs such as Autism, ADHD and SpLD.
  • As their new PRU Teaching Assistant you will need to be resilient and be able to persevere through difficult situations.
  • You will also need to build relationships with pupils quickly while being able to set clear boundaries using a consistent, fair, honest & engaging approach.
  • Ideally you will have some previous experience as one of the following Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, SEMH Teaching Assistant, PRU Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker, Pastoral Support Worker, Psychology graduate, Counsellor, Sports Coach or Residential Support Worker.

About the College:
  • College Pupil Referral Unit, PRU, in Tameside.
  • Broad curriculum based on childrens' needs and interests including vocational learning.
  • Lessons take place in small groups of no more than 8 pupils.
  • Supportive management with a supportive and welcoming environment.
  • Focus on safety and inclusion for staff and pupils.
  • Child centred approach that aims for all pupils to leave the PRU with skills necessary to go on to further education or work.

About the pupils:
  • Pupils all have a EHCP for SEMH or associated needs including ADHD or Autism.
  • Some pupils require 1:1 pastoral support at times to help manage their emotions & behaviour.
  • Some pupils can display verbal or physical challenging behaviours so any PRU Teaching Assistant in this role will need strong de-escalation and behaviour management skills.

TO APPLY:
Call Kat at Axcis Manchester on 0161 529 9200 or send her an up to date CV to: Kat@axcis.co.uk

SEND Teaching Assistant - Secondary / 6th Form - PRU - Tameside - Cheshire - Greater Manchester

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SEND Teaching Assistant - Secondary / 6th Form - PRU - Tameside - Cheshire - Greater Manchester
If you are interested, then please contact Kat Whittaker on 0161 529 9200 | Ext: 5003 and click on the apply button below.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer up to £250 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As such, you will be required to provide an up to date CRB/DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Kat Whittaker

Telephone: 0161 529 9200 | Ext: 5003
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