Job Description

Learning Support Assistant - PRU - Islington

Full Time | Term Time Only | ASAP & September Starts Available

Up to £125 per day | Long Term Roles (Temp to Perm) | Multiple Vacancies

Long Term Futures are recruiting a number of dedicated and resilient Learning Support Assistants to join a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Islington, supporting students across both the Primary and Secondary phases.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people who require additional support to re-engage with education. Working within a specialist environment, you'll support students with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour and additional learning needs, helping them develop academically, socially and emotionally.

These roles are ideal for individuals looking to build a career in education, mentoring, youth work, psychology or teaching, offering invaluable experience within a highly rewarding setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils across the Primary and Secondary phases

Support students with SEMH, challenging behaviour and additional needs

Implement behaviour management and de-escalation strategies

Build positive relationships that promote engagement and attendance

Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams and senior leaders

Encourage confidence, resilience and positive outcomes for every student

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour or SEMH needs

Confidence working in a PRU, alternative provision or school setting (desirable)

A calm, resilient and proactive approach

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Understanding of safeguarding and behaviour management strategies

A genuine interest in pursuing a career in teaching, mentoring, pastoral support or education

Location & Transport - Islington, North London

Accessible via Highbury & Islington (Victoria Line & Overground)

Close to Angel (Northern Line) and Caledonian Road (Piccadilly Line)

Bus routes: 4, 19, 30, 43, 271, 341

Excellent transport links into Central, North and East London

Why Work with Long Term Futures

Weekly pay - up to £125 per day

Multiple long-term opportunities available

ASAP and September starts

Free CPD including behaviour management, SEMH support and safeguarding

No day-to-day supply - long-term placements only

Excellent progression into Teacher Training, Behaviour Mentor, Pastoral or Inclusion roles

Dedicated consultant support from alternative provision specialistsIf you're passionate about supporting young people with SEMH and behavioural needs and are looking to gain valuable experience within a PRU setting, apply today with Long Term Futures.

Learning Support Assistant, PRU, Alternative Provision, SEMH, Behaviour Support, Learning Mentor, Secondary, Primary, Islington

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Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references