SEND Teaching Assistants / Behaviour Mentors – Primary PRU

Axcis Education Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency seeks a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with high needs at a Primary Pupil Referral Unit in Wallington, Surrey. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, providing tailored support to nurture positive behaviours and enhance learning outcomes. Experience in SEND settings is highly desirable. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives.

Benefits

£50 shopping vouchers for referrals

Qualifications

• Experience ideally in a PRU or SEND setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.
• Flexibility in adapting to various pupils' needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with high needs and SEMH.
• Deliver one-to-one interventions and mentoring.
• Assist with planning personalised learning activities.
• Monitor and report on pupil progress.

Skills

Experience supporting pupils with high needs

Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies

Excellent communication skills

Patient and empathetic approach

Passion for making a positive impact

Job description

Overview

Are you a committed and compassionate professional looking to make a real difference for children with additional needs? Our Primary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Wallington seeks full-time, long-term SEND Teaching Assistants / Behaviour Mentors to support pupils with high needs. Location: Wallington, Surrey (SM6). Contract: Full-time, long-term. Start Date: Monday 3rd November.

About the Role

You will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide personalised support for pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs. The role focuses on fostering positive behaviour, supporting learning, and helping pupils achieve their full potential in a structured and nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with high needs, including those with SEMH (Social, Emotional, Mental Health) and complex behaviour needs.
• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions, including behaviour management and mentoring.
• Assist teachers in planning and implementing personalised learning activities.
• Monitor and report on pupil progress, behaviour, and wellbeing.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.

Person Specification / Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with high needs, ideally in a PRU or SEND setting.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach to working with pupils.
• Passion for making a positive impact on pupils’ lives.

Additional Information

If you are interested, please click the apply button and contact Patsy Boguzas on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1031.

If you are not interested but know someone who might be, we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (details on our website).

If the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary, supply, and permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face-to-face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Patsy Boguzas

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1031