Behaviour Teaching Assistant – PRU Location: Feltham (walking distance from Feltham Station) Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-time, long-term (potential to become permanent) About the Role A Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) located near Feltham Station is seeking an experienced and resilient Behaviour Teaching Assistant to support KS3 and KS4 pupils with SEMH needs. This role is ideal for confident behaviour specialists who can manage challenging behaviour effectively while providing consistent emotional and social support. You will play a key role in maintaining a calm, safe, and structured learning environment, both inside and outside the classroom. Role Overview -Support secondary-aged pupils (KS3–KS4) with SEMH needs -Manage and respond confidently to challenging behaviour -Support whole classes to maintain a calm and safe learning environment -Assist teachers with behaviour-related disruption, transitions, and routines -Use effective de-escalation strategies to reduce conflict and support regulation -Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with high-level behaviour needs -Build positive, trusting relationships with students Essential Requirements -Proven experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour -Previous experience working with pupils with SEMH needs -Strong understanding of behaviour management and de-escalation techniques -Confidence managing behaviour in a secondary education setting -Awareness of restraint techniques (training provided if certification has expired) -Ability to work full-time, Monday to Friday -Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service – essential What the Role Offers -Immediate start -Long-term role with the potential to become permanent -Supportive PRU environment with ongoing behaviour and intervention training -Excellent transport links – walking distance from Feltham Station<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Meryl McArthur on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064.<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. 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 />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>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> Meryl McArthur&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064</strong></strong>