£105 - £120 Per Day
Full Time
Temporary
Croydon, Greater London
Education
Posted 10 hours ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
Specialism: Behavioural Management / SEMH Support
Are you a calm, patient and resilient individual with a passion for supporting young people who need a fresh start? We are seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in the Croydon area, working with students who display challenging behaviour or have been excluded from mainstream education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
- Use positive behaviour management strategies to help pupils regulate emotions and re-engage in learning.
- Support teaching staff in delivering personalised learning plans and targeted interventions.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to promote confidence, respect and progress.
- Contribute to creating a safe, structured and nurturing environment where all students feel valued.
- Previous experience working in a PRU, SEMH or behavioural setting (essential).
- Excellent behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
- Empathetic, proactive and able to remain calm under pressure.
- Team player with good communication and relationship-building skills.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
- Long-term, full-time role with potential to become permanent.
- Supportive and experienced staff team with ongoing CPD.
- Opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people.
- Competitive daily rate based on experience.
📅 Start Date: ASAP or January 2026
💰 Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Geoffrey Jones
Geoffrey.Jones@pertempseducation.co.uk
020 3897 1563
Division 301
Pertemps Education Network Chelmsford
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