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Behaviour Teaching Assistant – PRU – Hackney – ASAP or September 2025 start

***Behaviour Teaching Assistant required for PRU

***Behaviour Teaching Assistant required for Hackney location
***Behaviour Teaching Assistant required to support students with ASD and challenging behaviour

***Behaviour Teaching Assistant required to support students on a 1:1 basis
***Long term Behaviour Teaching Assistant role

Are you a Behaviour Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young people who’ve been excluded from mainstream school?

Do you want to be part of a nurturing team that helps pupils rebuild their confidence and reintegrate into mainstream education?

We’re working with a dynamic Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Hackney that supports secondary students with SEMH, ASD, ADHD and challenging behaviour. They are seeking a Behaviour Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 and small group support – both in class and through targeted interventions – to students preparing to reintegrate back into mainstream school settings.

Your Role Will Involve – Behaviour Teaching Assistant

* Supporting students 1:1 and in small groups, promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation

* Helping pupils access learning and build confidence in a structured, low-stimulation environment

* Implementing strategies to support re-engagement, focus and behaviour management

* Building strong relationships with students through trust, empathy and consistency

* Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and external agencies to create personalised support plans

* Supporting pupils during transitions to mainstream schools, attending reviews and reintegration meetings

* Managing classroom behaviour and encouraging self-reflection and social skills development

We’re Looking For – Behaviour Teaching Assistant

* Someone with experience supporting secondary-aged students with SEMH and behavioural needs

* A calm, patient and proactive team player who can manage challenging situations confidently

* Experience in PRU, AP, youth work, or behaviour mentoring is highly desirable

* Someone who understands the barriers pupils face and how to use trauma-informed approaches

* A clear communicator who can build relationships with students, staff and families

* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)

This role would be ideal for:

* Behaviour Mentors

* Youth Workers or Inclusion Staff

* Psychology, Criminology or Education graduates

* Experienced SEN TAs looking to specialise in behaviour and reintegration

If this Behaviour Teaching Assistant role sounds like the job for you get in touch with the Education Team at Educo for further information