Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) Location: Barking School type: Secondary Job Purpose: As a Teaching Assistant in a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), you will play a vital role in supporting students who have been temporarily or permanently excluded from mainstream education. You will provide tailored academic and emotional support to students with a range of behavioural, social, and emotional challenges. The role involves working closely with teachers and other staff to create a positive and inclusive learning environment. Key Responsibilities: • Assist with the delivery of educational activities to small groups or individual students. • Adapt teaching materials to meet the diverse needs of students, ensuring accessibility and engagement. • Help students with tasks such as reading, writing, and numeracy. • Support students in achieving their individual learning goals and improve academic progress. • Provide pastoral support to students, helping to build positive relationships and manage challenging behaviour. • Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation, working with staff to implement • Provide emotional support and guidance, building students’ confidence and self-esteem. • Assist in maintaining a calm and productive classroom environment. • Support with classroom routines and ensure that students are focused and engaged in their tasks. • Work with teachers to manage disruptive behaviour and resolve conflicts. • Work closely with teachers, SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Coordinators), and other professionals to monitor student progress and wellbeing. • Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents, ensuring that information is clear and relevant. Requirements: • Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with behavioural, emotional, or learning difficulties. • Experience working in a PRU, alternative education setting, or supporting students with additional needs is highly desirable. • Strong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with students and staff. • Patience, empathy, and the ability to manage challenging behaviour calmly and effectively. • A commitment to promoting the emotional and academic development of students. • Ability to work as part of a team and also use initiative when required. • Good organisational and time-management skills. INDLON <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Hannah Bassett on 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1066.<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.<br /><br />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 />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> Hannah Bassett&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1066</strong></strong>