Teaching Assistant – Primary PRU (SEMH Focus) Pay: £90–£100 per day (dependent on experience) Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm | Monday to Friday | Term-time only We are seeking a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Primary PRU supporting pupils with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs. This Teaching Assistant role is based within a therapeutic PRU setting that works with highly vulnerable primary-aged pupils who are unable to attend mainstream school due to SEMH needs or permanent exclusion. The provision supports pupils for short- or medium-term placements, with a strong focus on stability, wellbeing, and successful reintegration into education. As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and specialist staff to meet pupils’ SEMH, emotional, and academic needs. The PRU provides a structured, nurturing, and secure learning environment where children are supported to rebuild confidence, develop emotional regulation, and re-engage with learning. Key Responsibilities: • Working as a Teaching Assistant supporting pupils with complex SEMH needs • Providing 1:1 and small-group support within a PRU classroom • Supporting pupils’ emotional regulation, behaviour, and engagement with learning • Helping to maintain a safe, calm, and therapeutic PRU environment • Supporting pupils through transitions between educational placements Essential Requirements: • Previous experience working with children or young people is essential • Experience in a PRU, SEMH, or specialist provision is highly desirable • A calm, patient, and emotionally intelligent approach suited to SEMH support • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team • A genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable pupils in a PRU setting Free CPD & Training Provided You will have access to a full programme of professional development, including: • Team Teach • Non-Verbal Communication • Safeguarding in Education Level 2 • Moving and Handling • Autism Awareness • Managing Challenging Behaviour INDLON <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Megan Stride on 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1067.<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> Megan Stride&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1067</strong></strong>