Level 3 Teaching Assistant Job Behaviour Focus - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Behaviour Support (Primary PRU)

Location: South ManchesterContract Type: Full-time, Temporary to Permanent (12-18 weeks)Salary: Competitive day rateStart Date: ASAP

Your New Job

Are you a qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils with behavioural needs? Hays Education is recruiting for a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Primary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in South Manchester. This full-time role starts immediately and offers a temporary-to-permanent opportunity, typically after 12-18 weeks. In this role, you will:

• Support pupils aged 5-11 with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs
• Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions focused on behaviour and emotional regulation
• Implement de-escalation strategies and behaviour management plans
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external agencies
• Create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

Your New Company

Hays Education is a trusted recruitment partner for schools across Greater Manchester. We are proud to be working with a well-established Primary PRU that provides tailored education and therapeutic support to children who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream settings. The school is recognised for:

• A trauma-informed approach to learning and behaviour
• Strong leadership and a collaborative staff culture
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• A commitment to helping every child thrive

What You'll Need to Succeed

• A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience supporting children with SEMH or challenging behaviour
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach
• Team Teach or similar training (desirable but not essential)
• An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply

What You'll Get in Return

• Competitive day rate
• Dedicated support from your Hays consultant
• Access to free CPD training including safeguarding and behaviour management
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on vulnerable learners
• Pathway to permanent employment

What You Need to Do Now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to upload your CV, or contact the Hays Education team in Manchester directly. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're looking for a new role in education, we'd love to hear from you for a confidential career discussion.

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