At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with behavioural and emotional needs in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Long Term Futures, dedicated to helping vulnerable young people succeed.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, weekly payments, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy career growth in a rewarding field.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with young people and a passion for education is essential.
The predicted salary is between 28568 - 34916 £ per year.
- PRU Teaching Assistant (BBBH1641) Islington, England
- Teaching Assistant – PRU (Behaviour Focus)
Pay
Contract Type
Full-time | Temporary to Permanent
Start Date
ASAP
Commutable from
Camden, Hackney, Haringey, Barnet, Westminster, Enfield, and Central London.
Long Term Futures is recruiting a resilient and proactive Teaching Assistant to join a well-established Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Islington.
This full-time opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about supporting young people who require additional behavioural, emotional, and academic support to re-engage with education.
The school supports students who have been permanently excluded, are at risk of exclusion, or require an alternative educational setting due to Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs or behavioural challenges.
Working alongside experienced teachers, pastoral staff, and behaviour specialists, you will play a key role in helping students develop positive relationships, regulate their emotions, and achieve meaningful progress both inside and outside the classroom.
Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
- Build positive, consistent relationships that promote engagement and trust.
- Support students in accessing learning and remaining focused during lessons.
- Implement behaviour support strategies and de-escalation techniques in line with school policies.
- Assist with individual behaviour plans, risk assessments, and intervention programmes.
- Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and resilience.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, therapists, and external agencies.
- Support students' academic progress alongside their personal, social, and emotional development.
- Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
- Help maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment.
- Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Learning Support Assistant, Youth Worker, Support Worker, Sports Coach, or in a similar role.
- Experience supporting young people with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, or within an alternative provision is highly desirable.
- Confident managing behaviour using a calm, consistent, and restorative approach.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Patient, resilient, and able to remain calm under pressure.
- A genuine passion for helping vulnerable young people overcome barriers to learning.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Must hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
- What Long Term Futures Offers
- Competitive daily rates paid weekly.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
- Access to CPD and safeguarding training opportunities.
- A quick and straightforward registration process.
- A wide range of opportunities across London schools.
By applying for this role, you consent to Long Term Futures storing your personal data and CV for recruitment purposes.
Your information will not be shared with third parties without your explicit consent, except where necessary to secure employment.
Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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PRU Teaching Assistant employer: Long Term Futures
Long Term Futures is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and inclusive work environment in Edgbaston, Birmingham. With a strong emphasis on staff development and collaboration, employees benefit from ongoing training opportunities and a supportive leadership team dedicated to fostering professional growth. Join us to make a meaningful impact on young learners' lives while enjoying a well-resourced setting that prioritises pupil achievement and community engagement.
