SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary Alternative Provision

TeacherActive; Greater London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Dedicated consultant

Long-term opportunities

CPD access

Placement support

Job summary

TeacherActive in London is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support secondary students with SEMH and challenging behaviour in an Alternative Provision setting.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, use positive behaviour strategies, and help pupils re-engage with learning while building confidence.

The role offers long-term opportunities, CPD access, and dedicated consultant support throughout placement.

Qualifications

• Previous SEMH experience is required.
• Experience in Alternative Provision, PRU or specialist secondary setting is a plus.
• Ability to support pupils with challenging behaviour and support emotional regulation.

Responsibilities

• Support secondary-aged pupils with SEMH, ADHD and additional learning needs.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Help pupils re-engage with learning and build confidence.
• Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Build strong, professional relationships with pupils and collaborate with staff.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

De-escalation skills

Patience and resilience

Boundary setting & relationships

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Secondary Alternative Provision

Location: London

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time, Long-term

Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a strong background supporting secondary-aged pupils with SEMH and challenging behaviour?

Do you have experience working within an Alternative Provision, PRU, SEMH school or similar specialist setting?

TeacherActive is looking for a confident and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join a secondary Alternative Provision supporting young people who require additional help with their behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement with education.

The Role

• Support secondary-aged pupils with SEMH, ADHD and additional learning needs


• Work with pupils who may display challenging or dysregulated behaviour


• Provide 1:1 and small-group support


• Help pupils re-engage with learning and build confidence


• Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies


• Build strong, consistent and professional relationships with pupils


• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and the wider SEND team


• Support pupils academically, socially and emotionally

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous SEMH experience


• Ideally has experience within an Alternative Provision, PRU or specialist secondary setting


• Is confident supporting pupils with challenging behaviour


• Has strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills


• Is patient, resilient and able to remain calm under pressure


• Can establish clear boundaries while building positive relationships


• Is passionate about supporting young people who may have struggled within mainstream education

TeacherActive can offer:

• Competitive rates of pay


• A dedicated consultant


• Long-term and permanent opportunities


• Access to CPD and training


• Support throughout your placement

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment