Job Title: Behaviour Teaching Assistant – PRU Location: Feltham (Walking Distance from Feltham Station) Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday Position Type: Long-term role with potential to become permanent Behaviour Teaching Assistant – PRU A Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Feltham is seeking an experienced and resilient Behaviour Teaching Assistant to support KS3 and KS4 pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity starting ASAP, with the potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate. The school is looking for confident behaviour specialists who are experienced in supporting pupils presenting challenging behaviour and who can provide consistent emotional and behavioural support within a structured setting. The Role As a Behaviour Teaching Assistant, you will: -Support secondary-aged pupils (KS3–KS4) with SEMH needs -Manage and respond appropriately to challenging behaviour both in and out of the classroom -Support full classes while helping maintain a calm, safe, and productive learning environment -Assist teachers with behaviour-related disruption, classroom transitions, and daily routines -Use de-escalation techniques to reduce conflict and support emotional regulation -Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with high-level behavioural needs -Build positive, trusting, and consistent relationships with students Essential Requirements -Proven experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour -Previous experience working with students with SEMH needs -Strong understanding of de-escalation strategies and conflict management -Confidence managing behaviour within a secondary school or alternative provision setting -Awareness of restraint techniques (training can be provided if certification has expired) -Ability to work full-time, Monday to Friday -Enhanced DBS on the Update Service – essential What the Role Offers -Immediate ASAP start -Long-term opportunity with potential to become permanent -Supportive PRU environment with ongoing behaviour and intervention training -Excellent transport links within walking distance of Feltham Station -Rewarding opportunity to positively impact the lives of young people with SEMH needs This is an excellent opportunity for a strong and dedicated Behaviour Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting secondary pupils in a specialist PRU environment.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Meryl McArthur on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Meryl McArthur&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064</strong></strong>