PRU Secondary School Teaching Assistant New

Are you a passionate and dedicated PRU Secondary School Teaching Assistant looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people?

A supportive Pupil Referral Unit in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a compassionate and resilient PRU Secondary School Teaching Assistant to support students who require additional behavioural and emotional support within a structured educational setting. This PRU Secondary School Teaching Assistant opportunity in Hemel Hempstead is ideal for individuals who are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and succeed both academically and personally.

This rewarding PRU Secondary School Teaching Assistant role in Hemel Hempstead is ideal for experienced support staff who are committed to helping students reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

The Role

As a PRU Secondary School Teaching Assistant in this Hemel Hempstead Pupil Referral Unit, you will play a key role in supporting students both inside and outside the classroom, helping them engage positively with learning, develop confidence, and improve behaviour within a structured and supportive environment.

As a PRU Secondary School Teaching Assistant in Hemel Hempstead, you will:

• Provide tailored classroom support to secondary-aged students with behavioural and emotional needs
• Support students who may display challenging behaviour or require additional emotional support
• Help create a calm, positive, and structured learning environment
• Work closely with teachers, behaviour mentors, and wider support staff
• Support behaviour management strategies and monitor student engagement and progress
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, and external agencies where appropriate

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, or within an alternative provision setting
• Experience supporting secondary-aged students with behavioural, emotional, or additional learning needs
• Confident classroom management and the ability to build positive student relationships
• A patient, resilient, and adaptable approach to supporting students
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• A genuine passion for supporting young people who may face barriers to education

Why Apply?

• Supportive and inclusive school communities
• Opportunity to positively impact students' confidence, behaviour, and long-term progress
• Potential for long-term or permanent opportunities

If you feel you would be an excellent fit for this PRU Secondary School Teaching Assistant role in Hemel Hempstead, apply today and a member of the recruitment team will be in touch shortly.