Pupil Referral Unit Support Worker

Protocol Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Greater London is seeking a Pupil Referral Unit Support Worker to assist students who have been excluded from mainstream education. The role involves guidance, supporting educational activities, and managing behaviour in a challenging yet rewarding environment. Candidates are expected to have relevant qualifications and a passion for enhancing the educational experience for vulnerable young people.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with vulnerable young people preferred.
• Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant training advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to students excluded from mainstream education.
• Assist with educational activities and manage behaviour.
• Promote positive social interactions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Passion for supporting educational needs

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent

Level 3 qualification in Education or Social Work

Job description

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Client:

Protocol Education

Location:

Greater London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Pupil Referral Unit Support Worker

Location:

Brent

Job Duties:

As a Pupil Referral Unit Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing support and guidance to students who have been excluded from mainstream education. This includes assisting with educational activities, managing behaviour, and promoting positive social interactions.

Required Qualifications:

GCSEs in English and Maths, or equivalent qualifications, are required. A valid DBS check is essential for this role.

Education:

A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in a relevant field, such as Education or Social Work, is required.

Experience:

Prior experience working with vulnerable young people or in a similar educational setting is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

Strong communication skills, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and a passion for supporting the educational needs of students are essential for this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

A Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant training in behaviour management would be advantageous.

Working Conditions:

This role involves working in a challenging but rewarding environment, supporting students with diverse needs and backgrounds. Flexibility in working hours may be required to meet the needs of the students and the unit.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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