SEN Teaching Assistant – Secondary Alternative Provision

Location: London
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a strong background supporting secondary-aged pupils with SEMH and challenging behaviour?

Do you have experience working within an Alternative Provision, PRU, SEMH school or similar specialist setting?

TeacherActive is looking for a confident and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join a secondary Alternative Provision supporting young people who require additional help with their behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement with education.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support secondary-aged pupils with SEMH, ADHD and additional learning needs
• Work with pupils who may display challenging or dysregulated behaviour
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support
• Help pupils re-engage with learning and build confidence
• Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
• Build strong, consistent and professional relationships with pupils
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and the wider SEND team
• Support pupils academically, socially and emotionally

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous SEMH experience
• Ideally has experience within an Alternative Provision, PRU or specialist secondary setting
• Is confident supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
• Has strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• Is patient, resilient and able to remain calm under pressure
• Can establish clear boundaries while building positive relationships
• Is passionate about supporting young people who may have struggled within mainstream education

TeacherActive can offer:

• Competitive rates of pay
• A dedicated consultant
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Access to CPD and training
• Support throughout your placement

If you have experience supporting secondary pupils with SEMH and are looking for a rewarding role within an Alternative Provision, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your most up-to-date CV to be considered.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.