Primary PRU Teaching Assistant – Sunderland
Pay: £89 to £110 per day
Start: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term
If you believe every child deserves someone who sees past the behaviour and notices the child underneath, this role will suit you perfectly.
We’re supporting a primary alternative provision in Sunderland, where pupils need predictable routines, patient adults and learning that feels achievable. Small groups, relational practice and regular check-ins are key here.
Your role:
• Building trust with pupils who may have struggled in mainstream
• Supporting emotional regulation and safe behaviour
• Helping with literacy, numeracy and personalised learning tasks
• Creating a calm, structured classroom vibe
• Using restorative approaches to repair choppy moments
What makes you a great fit:
• Experience in SEMH, PRU, nurture groups or EY/KS1 behaviour support
• A warm, steady approach, even on wobbly days
• A belief that every child deserves a fresh start every morning
What you get:
• Weekly PAYE pay
• FREE Thrive training
• FREE trauma-informed & SEMH CPD
If you want a role with real impact, this is it.