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Job Ad: Behavioural Needs Teaching Assistant (KS3/4 PRU) - Mitcham, South London
Prospero Teaching is on the lookout for an experienced Behavioural Needs Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated team supporting KS3/4 pupils in a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Mitcham, South London.
?? Role Insight
You'll be working with students who exhibit extremely challenging behaviour due to various factors such as:
?? SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health)
??ADHD
??ASD
?? PTSD
?? Undiagnosed SEN
Position Overview
?? Days & Hours:
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
?? Start Date: ASAP (Immediate trials available)
?? Salary: £100 per day
?? Contract: Temporary to Permanent
?? Location: Mitcham, South London
Key Responsibilities:
- Academic Support: Help students engage with their learning.
- Emotional Support: Foster a safe, supportive environment for emotional well-being.
- Teamwork: Collaborate with teachers and support staff to deliver tailored learning experiences.
- Behaviour Management: Guide students in managing behaviour and achieving progress.
What You'll Bring:
- ? Strong Behavioural Management: Calmly handle extreme behaviours.
- ?? Compassion & Empathy: Understand the impact of SEMH, PTSD, and SEN.
- ?? Positive Relationships: Build trust with students, supporting them academically and emotionally.
- ?? Communication Skills: Collaborate effectively with the team.
- ?? Adaptability: Handle challenges with flexibility.
- ?? Team Teach Training: Desirable but not essential - training for managing physical behaviour.
Requirements:
- ?? Enhanced DBS (on the update service)
- ???? Right to work in the UK
- ?? Experience working with challenging behaviours, SEMH, and related needs.
Interested? Let's Talk!
?? Send your CV to
?? Call 020 7404 639 020 7404 639 (Option 1, then Option 3 to speak to Lale from the SEN West Team)
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