Teaching Assistant for SEN

Academics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support a classroom teacher at a Southwark PRU working with secondary pupils who show very challenging behaviour. The role is full-time and requires resilience and strong classroom presence.

Experience in PRUs or similar settings is essential, with calm under pressure and effective behaviour management. The successful candidate should be available ASAP through to at least July 2027 and committed to building positive relationships with pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a PRU or similar environment.
• Excellent behaviour management techniques and resilience under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in a variety of subject lessons alongside a classroom teacher.
• Support pupils with extremely challenging behaviour and ensure a safe learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to aid engagement.

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.