Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Behaviour Teaching Assistant – PRU (Feltham) – ASAP Start / January Considered

A Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) located close to Feltham Station is seeking an experienced Behaviour Teaching Assistant to support KS3 and KS4 pupils. This full‑time position offers long‑term stability with potential to become permanent. We seek confident, resilient behaviour specialists who can work with pupils presenting challenging behaviour and requiring consistent emotional and social support.

• Supporting secondary‑aged pupils (KS3–KS4) with SEMH needs
• Managing and responding to challenging behaviour in and out of the classroom
• Supporting full classes and helping maintain a calm and safe learning environment
• Assisting the teacher with behaviour‑related disruption, transitions, and class routines
• Using a range of de‑escalation techniques to reduce conflict and support regulation
• Providing 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with high‑level behaviour needs
• Building positive, trusting relationships with students

• Proven experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
• Previous experience working with students with SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) needs
• Strong understanding of de‑escalation strategies and conflict management
• Confident managing behaviour within a secondary educational setting
• Awareness of restraint techniques (training provided if your certificate has expired)
• Able to work full‑time, Monday–Friday
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service – essential

• ASAP start (January also possible)
• Long‑term role with potential to become permanent
• Supportive PRU environment with ongoing behaviour and intervention training
• Excellent transport links – walking distance from Feltham Station

If you have strong behaviour management experience and want to support secondary pupils with SEMH in a PRU setting, we would love to hear from you. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive and well‑structured school.

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Meryl McArthur on  | Ext: 1064.

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This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

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. 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. 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.

Meryl Mc Arthur
Telephone:  | Ext: 1064