SEN Teaching Assistant

London Teaching Pool, Ltd; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

London Teaching Pool, Ltd is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for a Lewisham PRU setting. The role focuses on supporting students with a range of SEN and EBD, helping them engage with learning, manage behaviour, and build confidence.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide consistent, patient, and resilient support within a PRU environment. Experience in SEMH or specialist SEN settings is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN settings, especially PRU, is essential.
• Able to remain patient, resilient and consistent with challenging behaviour.
• Capable of building positive relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Support students with a range of Special Educational Needs.
• Work with young people who have Emotion and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required.
• Help students access classroom learning and complete assignments.
• Build positive and professional relationships with students.
• Encourage engagement, participation and positive learning behaviours.
• Support students with emotional and social development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff.
• Follow individual support plans, behaviour policies and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

SEN experience

PRU experience

Behaviour management

One-to-one support

Small-group support

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Lewisham – Immediate Start – PRU Setting

***SEN Teaching Assistant – Lewisham

***SEN Teaching Assistant – Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)

***SEN Teaching Assistant – Special Educational Needs

***SEN Teaching Assistant – Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties

***SEN Teaching Assistant – Experienced Support Staff Required

***SEN Teaching Assistant – Long-Term Opportunity

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity within a specialist education setting?

Do you have experience supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)?

A high-achieving Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Lewisham is looking to appoint a dedicated and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with a range of additional needs. The setting works with young people who may have experienced difficulties accessing mainstream education and requires someone who can provide consistent, positive support.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who understands the challenges of working within a PRU and can build positive relationships with students who require additional academic, emotional and behavioural support.

SEN Teaching Assistant – The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the wider support team to help students engage with their education, manage their behaviour and develop their confidence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students with a range of Special Educational Needs


• Working with young people who have Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)


• Providing one-to-one and small-group support where required


• Supporting students to access classroom learning and complete assigned work


• Building positive and professional relationships with students


• Encouraging engagement, participation and positive learning behaviours


• Supporting students with their emotional and social development


• Working collaboratively with teachers and other support staff


• Following individual support plans, behaviour policies and safeguarding procedures

The school is looking for someone who is experienced, patient, resilient and confident managing challenging behaviour. Previous experience working within a PRU, alternative provision or specialist SEN setting is essential.

You must be able to remain calm under pressure, demonstrate consistency and establish positive boundaries while building trust with young people.

SEN Teaching Assistant – The School

This is a high-achieving Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Lewisham, providing education for young people who require an alternative to mainstream schooling.

The setting supports students with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). It aims to provide a structured and supportive learning environment where students can re-engage with education, develop positive relationships and make progress.

The successful candidate will join an experienced team of teaching and support staff, working with students who may require additional patience, understanding and consistency.

This role would particularly suit someone who has previously worked within a PRU, alternative provision, SEMH or specialist SEN environment and understands the demands and rewards of supporting young people with complex needs.