PRU & SEND Learning Assistant - Youth Support & Behaviour

Career Teachers; London Borough of Islington; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD training

Referral bonuses

24/7 consultant support

Job summary

Career Teachers is recruiting Youth Workers / ALN LSA / SEN Teaching Assistants to support 11-16 year olds with SEMH, EBD and ADHD in PRU and SEND settings in Islington, North London.

We are looking for calm, boundary-conscious staff who can build positive relationships and assist with personalised learning plans. The role includes 1:1 support, group work, and maintaining a structured, supportive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months' experience supporting challenging young people
• Experience in PRUs, SEND settings, youth work or alternative education
• Strong written and spoken English
• Right to work in the UK
• A 5-year employment history with all gaps explained
• Two years of references, including one from an education or care setting
• Enhanced DBS (and overseas police checks if applicable)
• A resilient, patient and nurturing approach

Responsibilities

• 1:1 support and small-group interventions
• Behaviour management and de-escalation
• Building positive relationships with pupils who need consistency
• Supporting learning, emotional regulation and personalised programmes
• Maintaining a calm, structured and supportive environment

Skills

Youth Work

SEMH

EBD

ADHD/ADD

Challenging behaviour

Job description

Career Teachers is recruiting Youth Workers / ALN LSA / SEN Teaching Assistants to support 11-16 year olds with SEMH, EBD and ADHD in PRU and SEND settings in Islington, North London.

We are looking for calm, boundary-conscious staff who can build positive relationships and assist with personalised learning plans. The role includes 1:1 support, group work, and maintaining a structured, supportive classroom environment.