Job Description
Teaching Assistant (SEMH experienced) - Primary Location: IslingtonSalary: £20,085 - £22,085 per annumContract Type: Full-time, Term Time OnlyStart Date: 1st September 2025 Horizon Teachers are in partnership with a North London-based Primary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) that provides specialist support for pupils aged 5-11 who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusions from mainstream education. The school offers a nurturing, inclusive, and highly structured environment, with a strong focus on emotional regulation, positive behaviour strategies, and personalised learning pathways.The school are seeking an experienced Teaching assistant who has supported students with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour, preferably within a PRU, SEN or alternative provision setting.Key responsibilities include:
* Support pupils with challenging behaviour on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, using trauma-informed and restorative approaches
* Help implement individual behaviour support plans and EHCP targets in collaboration with teaching staff and external professionals
* Provide emotional regulation support and promote social-emotional development through structured routines and therapeutic strategies
* Support classroom management and contribute to a calm, purposeful learning environment
* Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to help improve their self-esteem, emotional wellbeing and readiness to learn
* Liaise regularly with parents/carers and attend relevant multi-agency meetings to support pupils' progress and well-being
* Work flexibly across the school day, including supporting transitions, break/lunchtime routines, and any off-site learning opportunities
* Contribute actively to whole-school development and CPS sessions relating to behaviour, safeguarding, and mental health.
Why Horizon Teachers:
* We are like you! Here at Horizon Teachers, many of our consultants have experience in the education sector and have a strong passion for supporting schools, support staff and teachers
* A team of specialist education consultants and many with years of education experience
* We always look to pay our Teachers/Support Staff the highest rates possible
* Earn up to £300 in vouchers of your choice for successful referrals
Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. Horizon Teachers, part of Operam Education Group.