Job Description

On behalf of a respected Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Redbridge, we are looking for an experienced and patient Behaviour Support Assistant to work with secondary students who face behavioural challenges associated with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This role is ideal for someone who has a strong background in behaviour management and is passionate about supporting students in building positive skills and attitudes.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group behavioural support to students in Key Stages 3 and 4 with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and associated behavioural difficulties.

• Implement and sustain effective behaviour management strategies, helping students regulate emotions and behaviours in a supportive environment.

• Use de-escalation techniques to manage challenging situations calmly and effectively.

• Collaborate with teachers and other LSAs to tailor interventions for individual needs and encourage positive behavioural change.

• Actively engage students in activities that promote social skills, resilience, and self-confidence.

• Contribute to a structured and consistent learning environment, promoting positive student progress.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience working in behaviour support, ideally within a PRU, SEND, or SEMH setting.

• Training in behaviour management strategies, such as Team Teach or MAPA (highly advantageous).

• Relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualifications in education or behaviour support.

• A calm, resilient, and empathetic approach to working with challenging behaviours.

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to supporting students and staff.

Why Horizon Teachers?

• We have been helping teachers/TAs find work since 2008.

• A team of specialist education consultants with many years of experience and including many ex-teachers!

• After 12 weeks we will pay you the permanent equivalent of the job.

• Easy registration process via an online link and a video consultation.

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Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. 

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