PRU Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 04 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £95 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 October 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, North West, M21 7JJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Step Teachers Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP209919CT3103-A471304-04092025 |
Summary
PRU Teaching Assistant - Primary – Manchester – Step Teachers
Start: ASAP (Sept 2025) Pay: £95/day (PAYE)
Hours: Full-time Mon–Fri 8:30am–3:30pm
Contract: Temp-to-Perm for the right person.
We’re working with a Primary Pupil Referral Unit in Manchester, a specialist setting supporting pupils aged 5–11 who’ve experienced barriers to mainstream education due to SEMH needs and behavioural challenges. This role is ideal for someone confident, resilient, and passionate about helping children thrive in a structured, supportive environment. The setting focuses on safety, inclusion, positive re-enforcement and fun. They foster a supportive and collaborative environment where all pupils & staff matter.
As a PRU Teaching Assistant, you’ll support pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis, using strategies from Team Teach to help manage behaviour, regulate emotions, and re-engage with learning. You’ll work alongside teachers and therapists in a setting that prioritises nurture, communication, and emotional wellbeing.
To succeed in this role, you must have at least 3 months' experience working with children or young people and Team Teach training is essential. You’ll need to be calm under pressure, patient, and ready to make a lasting impact.
What you’ll get:
- £95/day PAYE (no umbrella deductions)
- Equal pay to perm staff in the same role after 13 weeks
- DBS refund after 20 working days
- Free CPD opportunities 24/7 GP access, retail discounts & more (Step Perks)
- Refer-a-Friend bonus – earn £100 Amazon voucher
- Personal support from a specialist consultant with over a decade of local knowledge & experience.
To apply, you’ll need:
- Team Teach certification (essential)
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
- Professional references covering last 2 years
- Right to work in the UK
- Photo ID & Proof of Address
- Up-to-date CV with 10-year work history
Call Graham Warner at Step Teachers (Manchester)
Hit APPLY now for this PRU Teaching Assistant role and take your next step in your career in the SEN sector.
Why Step Teachers?
With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.
Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.
Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.
Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!