PRU Teaching Assistant NL

Do you have experience in youth work and are looking for a role as a Teaching Assistant to work in alternative provision or Pupil referrals supporting young people with challenging behaviour and additional learning needs? Career Teachers are working with a leading Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Haringey (North London) and several SEND/ALN schools to recruit confident, resilient, and passionate staff to support pupils aged 11‑16 with a wide range of complex needs.

As a Youth Worker / ALN LSA / SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support students with the following needs:

• SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs)
• EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties)
• ADHD / ADD
• Challenging behaviour, including verbal or physical escalation

Daily responsibilities include:

• 1:1 support and small‑group interventions
• Behaviour management and de‑escalation
• Building positive relationships with pupils who need consistency
• Supporting learning, emotional regulation and personalised programmes
• Maintaining a calm, structured and supportive environment

To apply for this PRU Youth Worker or SEND/ALN Teaching Assistant role, you must have:

• At least 6 months’ experience supporting challenging young people
• Experience in PRUs, SEND settings, youth work or alternative education
• Strong written and spoken English
• Right to work in the UK
• A 5‑year employment history with all gaps explained
• Two years of references, including one from an education or care setting
• Enhanced DBS (and overseas police checks if applicable)
• A resilient, patient and nurturing approach

We offer some of the best benefits for SEN support staff and Youth Workers in education recruitment:

• Market‑leading pay rates (experience dependent)
• A dedicated consultant team available 24/7
• Access to My-Progression CPD training and certificates
• Referral bonuses for recommending a friend (T&Cs apply)