Empowering PRU TA: SEMH & Behaviour Support

Long Term Futures; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Dedicated consultant support

CPD and safeguarding training

Registration process

Job summary

Long Term Futures is recruiting a resilient Teaching Assistant to join a high‑needs PRU in Islington. The role supports pupils with SEMH and challenging behaviour, working with teachers, pastoral teams and external agencies to re-engage students with education.

The position offers a competitive daily rate (£108.68–£115) and a clear path to permanent roles, with immediate start and extensive CPD and safeguarding training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting young people with SEMH needs or behaviour challenges desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Build positive, consistent relationships that promote engagement and trust.
• Support students in accessing learning and remaining focused during lessons.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and de-escalation techniques in line with school policies.
• Assist with individual behaviour plans, risk assessments, and intervention programmes.
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and resilience.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, therapists, and external agencies.
• Support students' academic progress alongside their personal, social, and emotional development.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment.
• Must hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

Job description

Long Term Futures is recruiting a resilient Teaching Assistant to join a high‑needs PRU in Islington. The role supports pupils with SEMH and challenging behaviour, working with teachers, pastoral teams and external agencies to re-engage students with education.

The position offers a competitive daily rate (£108.68–£115) and a clear path to permanent roles, with immediate start and extensive CPD and safeguarding training opportunities.