SEN Teaching Assistant


Company:	London Teaching Pool, Ltd
Salary:	£100 to £115 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	SE12 8PJ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	10 Nov 2026
Closing date:	10 Dec 2026

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Summary

SEN Teaching Assistant – Lewisham – Immediate Start – PRU Setting

***SEN Teaching Assistant – Lewisham

***SEN Teaching Assistant – Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)

***SEN Teaching Assistant – Special Educational Needs

***SEN Teaching Assistant – Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties

***SEN Teaching Assistant – Experienced Support Staff Required

***SEN Teaching Assistant – Long-Term Opportunity

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity within a specialist education setting?

Do you have experience supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)?

A high-achieving Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Lewisham is looking to appoint a dedicated and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with a range of additional needs. The setting works with young people who may have experienced difficulties accessing mainstream education and requires someone who can provide consistent, positive support.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who understands the challenges of working within a PRU and can build positive relationships with students who require additional academic, emotional and behavioural support.

SEN Teaching Assistant – The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the wider support team to help students engage with their education, manage their behaviour and develop their confidence.

Your responsibilities will include:

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Supporting students with a range of Special Educational Needs

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Working with young people who have Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)

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Providing one-to-one and small-group support where required

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Supporting students to access classroom learning and complete assigned work

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Helping manage challenging behaviour using positive behaviour management strategies

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Building positive and professional relationships with students

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Encouraging engagement, participation and positive learning behaviours

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Supporting students with their emotional and social development

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Working collaboratively with teachers and other support staff

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Following individual support plans, behaviour policies and safeguarding procedures

The school is looking for someone who is experienced, patient, resilient and confident managing challenging behaviour. Previous experience working within a PRU, alternative provision or specialist SEN setting is essential.

You must be able to remain calm under pressure, demonstrate consistency and establish positive boundaries while building trust with young people.

SEN Teaching Assistant – The School

This is a high-achieving Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Lewisham, providing education for young people who require an alternative to mainstream schooling.

The setting supports students with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). It aims to provide a structured and supportive learning environment where students can re-engage with education, develop positive relationships and make progress.

The successful candidate will join an experienced team of teaching and support staff, working with students who may require additional patience, understanding and consistency.

This role would particularly suit someone who has previously worked within a PRU, alternative provision, SEMH or specialist SEN environment and understands the demands and rewards of supporting young people with complex needs.

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a background in PRU or alternative provision settings, APPLY NOW or contact Bhupinder at TLTP Education for more information.

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