PRU Teaching Assistant

Job description

PRU Teaching Assistant – Lewisham

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A highly regarded Pupil Referral Unit in Lewisham is seeking a committed and resilient Teaching Assistant to join their team on a temp-to-perm basis .

With just 7 pupils per class , subject-specific teaching and an excellent Ofsted rating, this is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant looking to work in a well-led PRU where pupils receive genuinely personalised support.

The Role

You will work closely with teachers and the wider pastoral team to support a small group of pupils who have experienced barriers to mainstream education.

You will:
Provide one-to-one and small-group support across subject-specific lessons
Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
Support pupils with SEMH, behavioural and additional learning needs
Help pupils remain engaged and focused during lessons
Reinforce positive behaviour and clear boundaries
Support emotional regulation and confidence
Assist teachers with differentiated learning and classroom activities
Encourage pupils to develop independence and resilience
Work closely with the pastoral and SEN teams to support individual pupils
About You

The school is looking for someone who is:
Experienced working with children or young people
Confident supporting pupils with challenging behaviour or SEMH needs
Calm, patient and consistent
Able to build strong relationships while maintaining clear boundaries
Resilient and adaptable
Passionate about helping young people re-engage with education
Experience within a PRU, AP, SEMH school, mainstream secondary school, youth work or mentoring environment would be highly desirable. Xohmjla

This is a particularly attractive opportunity for a candidate seeking a long-term career in PRU/SEMH education , with the potential to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period.

Location: Lewisham
Role: PRU Teaching Assistant
Class Size: 7 pupils
Contract: Temp-to-perm
Start: September 2026

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wandsworth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-09-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English