Teaching Assistant for SEN

Academics; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a Pupil Referral Unit in Southwark. You will support a classroom teacher across various subject lessons for secondary pupils with very challenging behaviours, requiring strong behaviour management and composure under pressure.

The role demands commitment, resilience, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils. Start ASAP, with a contract through at least July 2027, and salary aligned to the client's pay policy.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a PRU or similar intensive environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage challenging behaviour and maintain positive relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Assist alongside a classroom teacher in a variety of subject lessons.
• Support secondary pupils with extremely challenging behaviour and diverse needs.

Skills

Behaviour management

Calm under pressure

Classroom support

Job description

A Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Southwark is looking to appoint a teaching assistant to work alongside a classroom teacher in a variety of different subject lessons, working with secondary aged pupils with extremely challenging behaviour, very often due to difficult upbringings, in a full-time role.

It is essential that the candidate has experience working in a PRU or a similar environment, as it can be very intensive and requires someone who has good behaviour management techniques. This being said being calm and dealing well with pressure is essential.

It is vital that the successful candidate is dedicated to the role and understands the impact of developing positive relationships with the pupils. You must be committed to the position and be available to start ASAP and continue through to at least July 2027.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy