Teaching Assistant in Barnet, London
Posted by Empowering Learning
£109 – £114 a day
Barnet · Contract
Location: Barnet, North London
Sector: Secondary - SEMH / SEND / PRU
Contract: Full-Time
Daily Rate: £109-£114
Empowering Learning Ltd is currently recruiting passionate, resilient and dedicated SEMH Behaviour Mentors to join a well-established Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Barnet, North London.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who have a genuine passion for supporting young people who experience Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, behavioural difficulties and barriers to mainstream education.
The school supports students who may have experienced challenges within mainstream education and require additional guidance, structure and encouragement to help them re-engage with learning.
We are looking for confident, patient and proactive individuals who have experience managing challenging behaviour, building positive relationships and supporting students with SEMH, autism, ADHD and additional SEND needs.
The successful candidates will play a vital role in helping students develop positive behaviours, improve emotional regulation, build confidence and make progress both academically and socially.
If you are passionate about changing young people's lives and have the resilience and commitment to work within a PRU environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
To be successful in this role, you must:
Have a genuine passion for supporting young people with SEMH and additional needs.
Have experience working with challenging behaviour, emotional regulation and disengaged learners.
Possess knowledge or experience supporting students with SEMH, autism, ADHD or other SEND needs.
Have previous experience working within a school, PRU, alternative provision, youth work or care setting.
Be confident managing challenging situations while remaining calm, patient and consistent.
Have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Be resilient, adaptable and able to establish clear boundaries.
Be committed to helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students with SEMH and behavioural needs.
Build positive, trusting relationships with students who may struggle to engage with education.
Support students in managing their emotions and developing positive coping strategies.
Implement behaviour management strategies and encourage positive behaviour.
De-escalate challenging situations using appropriate behaviour management techniques.
Support students in accessing lessons and re-engaging with their education.
Promote positive attitudes, confidence, independence and social development.
Supervise students both inside and outside the classroom.
Work closely with teachers and other professionals to support individual learning and behavioural targets.
Help maintain a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.
Benefits of Working with Empowering Learning Ltd:
A dedicated consultant with extensive experience who will support you throughout your placement.
Competitive daily rates of £109-£114, depending on experience.
A quick and straightforward registration and clearance process, with most stages completed online.
The opportunity to secure a long-term or potentially permanent position with the school.
Complimentary online training to support your professional development.
The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people who need additional support.
We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.