PRU Learning Support Assistant

Ribbons & Reeves; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ribbons & Reeves is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a Pupil Referral Unit in Lewisham. The role offers a temp-to-perm pathway and a small class size of seven pupils, with subject-specific teaching and a supportive leadership team.

You will work with teachers to support pupils across multiple subjects, focusing on SEMH needs, behaviour management and re-engagement with learning. Previous PRU/AP/SEMH experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in working with children or young people.
• Ability to support across multiple subjects and manage challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across a range of subject-specific lessons
• Provide one-to-one and small-group learning support
• Help pupils remain focused, engaged and ready to learn
• Support pupils with SEMH, behavioural and additional learning needs
• Build positive relationships while maintaining boundaries
• Assist teachers with differentiated activities and classroom resources
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and confidence
• Encourage independence, resilience and positive attitudes towards learning
• Contribute to individual pupil support and progress
• Work closely with teaching, pastoral and SEN teams

Skills

SEMH support

Behaviour management

Multi-subject support

Relationship building

Patience

Job description

PRU Learning Support Assistant – Lewisham

A highly regarded Pupil Referral Unit in Lewisham is seeking a committed and adaptable Learning Support Assistant to join their team on a temp-to-perm basis.

With just 7 pupils per class, subject-specific teaching and an excellent reputation for leadership and pupil outcomes, this is a fantastic opportunity for an LSA who wants to work in a genuinely supportive and structured environment.

The Role

You will work alongside experienced teachers to support pupils across a range of subjects, helping them overcome barriers to learning and re-engage with education.

You will:

• Support pupils across a range of subject-specific lessons
• Provide one-to-one and small-group learning support
• Help pupils remain focused, engaged and ready to learn
• Support pupils with SEMH, behavioural and additional learning needs
• Build positive relationships while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries
• Assist teachers with differentiated activities and classroom resources
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and confidence
• Encourage independence, resilience and positive attitudes towards learning
• Contribute to individual pupil support and progress
• Work closely with teaching, pastoral and SEN teams

About You

The ideal candidate will be:

• Experienced working with children or young people
• Academically confident and able to support across multiple subjects
• Patient, calm and consistent
• Confident managing challenging behaviour
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils who may have disengaged from mainstream education
• Resilient and adaptable
• Passionate about helping young people achieve their potential

Previous experience within a PRU, AP, SEMH setting or secondary school would be advantageous, although strong candidates from youth work, mentoring or other relevant backgrounds will also be considered.

Location: Lewisham
Role: PRU Learning Support Assistant
Class Size: 7 pupils
Contract: Temp-to-perm
Start: September 2026