Job Title: Teaching Assistant (PRU) Location: Croydon Job Type: Full time Job Summary: Axcis is working with a secondary school in Croydon, looking for a Science Teacher to work within a PRU. The school is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about working with children and young adults, offering tailored support to ensure they can reach their full potential. The curriculum includes subjects like Biology, Chemistry, Physics. The Teaching Assistant (TA) in a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) plays a vital role in supporting pupils who may have been excluded from mainstream education due to behavioural, emotional, or social challenges. The role involves providing tailored educational support, helping to manage behaviour, and ensuring that each pupil has access to a safe and positive learning environment. The role also requires a nurturing and flexible approach to meet the individual needs of students in a PRU setting. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the delivery of the curriculum for students with complex emotional and behavioural needs, helping them to access learning effectively. Provide one-on-one support or small group support for students, both inside and outside the classroom. Help students to develop social and emotional skills, encouraging positive behaviour and building self-confidence. Support students with special educational needs (SEN), providing tailored support as required by their individual education plans (IEPs). Support the management of student behaviour using strategies and techniques that are consistent with the PRU’s behavioural policies. Assist in de-escalating situations where pupils may be displaying challenging behaviour. Promote a calm and respectful atmosphere by setting clear expectations and boundaries for behaviour. Work collaboratively with other staff to implement and monitor behaviour management plans. Monitoring and Assessment: Observe and record pupils' progress, including behavioural and academic development, and share information with teachers and senior staff. Assist in assessing the needs of pupils and providing feedback to help adjust teaching strategies and learning goals. Contribute to the creation of progress reports and reviews for individual pupils. Provide feedback to students in a constructive manner, encouraging their development and progress. Support the classroom teacher in the preparation and organisation of learning materials, resources, and equipment. Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and stimulating classroom environment. Help pupils with tasks such as reading, writing, and other educational activities. Encourage active participation and engagement in lessons, ensuring students remain on task. Build positive and trusting relationships with students, offering pastoral care and emotional support when required. Promote the inclusion of all students, encouraging a sense of belonging and self-worth. Support students during break and lunchtime, ensuring their safety and well-being. Requirements: Experience of working with children or young people, particularly those with challenging behaviour, is highly desirable. Experience in a PRU, alternative provision, or similar setting would be an advantage. Experience supporting students with special educational needs (SEN) is desirable. Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with students, teachers, and other professionals. Ability to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour in a calm and effective manner. Good organisational skills and the ability to adapt to the varied needs of students. Patience, empathy, and resilience in working with vulnerable students. Understanding of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to child protection. 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>