Level 3 Teaching Assistant Job (Behaviour Focus)
| Posting date: | 16 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £100.0 to £120.0 per day |
| Additional salary information: | £100 - £120 Per Day, Based on Experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 October 2025 |
| Location: | Longsight, Greater Manchester, M13 0RX |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4724586_1758006073 |
Summary
Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Behaviour Support (Primary PRU)
Location: South Manchester
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary to Permanent (12-18 weeks)
Salary: Competitive day rate
Start 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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