PRU Learning Support Staff

• Location: Swansea
• Contract type: Flexible temporary and supply opportunities
• Start date: By agreement
• Salary: Competitive rate of pay

About the role

Elementa Wales is seeking resilient and caring learning support staff to work in a pupil referral unit (PRU) in Swansea. This is an excellent opportunity to help pupils overcome barriers to learning in a structured and supportive setting.

You will provide consistent classroom and pastoral support, helping pupils regulate emotions, engage with learning and build positive relationships. Role-specific training will be provided.

Key responsibilities

• Support pupils individually and in small groups under the direction of teaching staff.
• Promote engagement, positive behaviour and safe, respectful relationships.
• Help pupils manage transitions, routines and barriers to learning.
• Work closely with teaching, pastoral and safeguarding staff, reporting concerns appropriately.

Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young people in education, youth work, care or a similar setting.
• A calm, consistent approach and confidence responding to behaviour that may challenge.
• Strong communication, professional boundaries and a commitment to safeguarding.
• Willingness to complete all role-specific training provided.

Desirable:

• Experience in a PRU, Alternative Provision, SEND or SEBD setting (beneficial but not essential).

Why work with Elementa?

• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Role-specific training and ongoing professional support.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today and a member of our team will be in touch as soon as possible.

Safeguarding

• Elementa is committed to safeguarding children throughout its recruitment processes. Successful applicants will complete thorough pre-screening and an interview, attend an insight session, and have the opportunity to visit one of our Alternative Provision or SEND school sites.
• Successful applicants will also be required to complete an enhanced DBS check , registration with the EWC, and a 12-week (60 paid days) employment trial period.

Please apply with your full, up-to-date CV. All applicants will receive a prompt response.