Position: SEMH Teaching Assistant - PRU Location: White City Start Date: March 2025 Duration: Ongoing Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday Are you passionate about supporting young people with complex needs? A welcoming and inclusive PRU near White City station, is seeking a dedicated SEMH teaching assistant to provide one-to-one and group support for pupils aged 13-17. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience working with at-risk youth, who thrives in a dynamic and supportive educational setting. The ideal candidate will be confident in managing challenging behaviour and will have a firm but fair approach. Full-time availability, patience, and an empathetic nature are essential for success in this role. Having a background in mentoring would be very beneficial for this role. Key Responsibilities: -Provide personalised one-to-one and group support for students in the PRU. -Support both academic progress and emotional development of the pupils. -Use de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment. -Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement individualised care plans. -Maintain accurate records of student progress and any incidents. What We're Looking For: -Experience working with students with SEMH needs or vulnerable youth. -Strong communication and interpersonal skills. -A calm, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach to behaviour management. -Proven ability to handle challenging situations professionally and with patience. -Relevant training or certifications (e.g., safeguarding, behaviour management) are highly desirable. Requirements: -Enhanced DBS on the update service. -Prior experience supporting children in a UK educational setting. -Experience working with SEMH students. -Commitment to full-time working hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM). -Ability to manage challenging behaviour effectively. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students in need, we want to hear from you! Apply today and become a valuable part of a dedicated team making a real difference. The location is in Ladbroke Grove, so great transport links, and a very supportive 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.<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> Meryl McArthur&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064</strong></strong>