PRU Teaching Assistant

GSL Education - London; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment company is seeking a passionate PRU Teaching Assistant to work in a Pupil Referral Unit based in Hackney, London. The role involves supporting pupils with challenging behavior and social, emotional, and mental health needs. Ideal candidates will have strong behaviour management skills and an understanding of safeguarding. This full-time, long-term position offers competitive daily rates and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Access to free Team Teach training

Support from dedicated education recruitment consultant

Opportunities for progression and permanent placement

£100 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working in PRUs or with students with SEMH needs.
• Calm, consistent, and resilient attitude.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of interventions.
• Help create a structured and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Behaviour management

Emotional development

Safeguarding

Job description

Job Title: PRU Teaching Assistant

Location: Hackney
Salary: £85 £110 per day
Contract: Full-Time Long-Term

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with challenging behaviour and social, emotional, and mental health needs? GSL Education is seeking a proactive and resilient PRU Teaching Assistant to support students in a Pupil Referral Unit based in Hackney.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, promoting positive behaviour and emotional development.

• Assist in the planning and delivery of tailored interventions.

• Help create a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment.

• Collaborate with teachers, behaviour mentors, and pastoral staff.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working in PRUs or with students with SEMH needs.

• Strong behaviour management skills.

• A calm, consistent and resilient attitude.

• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Why Join GSL Education?

• Competitive daily rates (£85 £110).

• Access to free Team Teach training.

• Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.

• Opportunities for progression and permanent placement.

• £100 referral bonus.

If you are a passionate SEMH Teaching Assistant eager to work with students with Special Needs and moderate learning needs, we encourage you to apply!
Click apply now to submit your full and up-to-date CV.

Please be advised this role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection and an enhanced DBS on the update service.