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SEMH Teaching Assistant - Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)
Location: Across Central Birmingham Campuses (B10, B12, B23, B32)
Pay: From 105 per day
Contract: Full-Time, Ongoing
Start Date: Immediate
Make a Real Difference Where It's Needed Most
Do you thrive in unpredictable environments where every day brings new challenges-and new rewards? Do you believe in the potential of every young person, no matter their past?
Long Term Futures is proud to be working with a progressive and inclusive Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) operating across several campuses in Central Birmingham. This setting supports around 440 students, all referred by the Local Authority, many of whom have experienced exclusion, trauma, or disrupted education.
These pupils may be:
Permanently excluded or at risk of exclusion
On an EHCP for SEMH or behavioural needs
Living with anxiety, depression, or trauma
In care and currently without a school placement
Involved in the youth justice system
Facing significant learning and life challenges
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a key part in helping students not only re-engage with learning but also build emotional strength, self-confidence, and positive behaviour strategies. This is a role for someone who is calm, adaptable, and genuinely committed to helping young people succeed.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
Supporting students inside and outside the classroom in both learning and personal development
Assisting with individualised learning activities
Using positive behaviour support strategies to help students regulate and refocus
Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
Helping pupils develop life skills, self-esteem, and independence
Who We're Looking For
Experience in PRUs, SEMH settings, or alternative provision is highly desirable
Confident supporting young people with challenging behaviour and complex needs
Able to build trusting, professional relationships with vulnerable learners
Resilient, patient, and collaborative team player
A Teaching Assistant qualification is a bonus-but we value experience and attitude above all
Why Work with Long Term Futures?
A supportive team that recognises your contribution
Access to specialist roles in alternative education settings
Regular training and CPD opportunities
Competitive PAYE pay structure
Most importantly, the chance to make a meaningful difference in young lives
Interested?
Apply now or contact Josh at Long Term Futures on (phone number removed) for more information.
Not quite the right fit? We also recruit for a wide range of pastoral, inclusion and behaviour roles across Birmingham-get in touch to learn more.
