PRU Teaching Assistant

Job description

PRU Teaching Assistant – Redbridge | SEMH | Behaviour Have you worked with young people who have struggled in mainstream education?
A Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Redbridge is looking for a resilient and committed Teaching Assistant to support young people who may have experienced exclusion, disengagement, challenging behaviour or difficulties accessing mainstream education.

This isn't a role for someone who expects every day to be straightforward. It's for someone who understands that building trust, setting clear boundaries and giving a young person another chance can be the first step towards getting them back on track.

The Role Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
Help young people re-engage with education
Build positive relationships with students who may be resistant to support
Support learning across the curriculum
Manage challenging behaviour calmly and consistently
Help pupils develop emotional regulation and positive coping strategies
Support students during lessons, transitions and less structured periods
Encourage attendance, engagement, confidence and resilience
Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff
Contribute to a safe, structured and positive environment
Who We're Looking For

You could be an experienced:
PRU / AP Teaching Assistant
SEN Teaching Assistant
Behaviour Mentor
Learning Support Assistant
Youth Worker
Sports Coach
Support Worker
Previous PRU or SEMH experience is highly desirable, but it's not the only thing we're looking for.

If you're resilient, confident around challenging behaviour, able to maintain boundaries and genuinely want to help young people who have struggled in mainstream education, we'd like to hear from you.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them to us — successful referrals are rewarded.

Location: Redbridge
Role: PRU Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start: ASAP

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Becontree Heath

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-10-2026

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