Job Description

Pupil Referral Unit - KS3/KS4 Immediate Start Full-time

Are you an HLTA with experience with EBD and SEMH pupils? We are currently looking for a higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work in a highly regarded Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Camden. The Pupil Referral unit supports pupils with various behavioural and emotional needs that require support on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.

The Role

In this role you will be working with pupils in KS3 and KS4. You will need to have experience in a PRU or similar environment and should be confident as an HLTA to lead your own groups. You will be working closely with other staff and professionals to manage challenging emotional and social behaviour on a daily basis. You will oversee some class groups and possibly be involved in outreach work with pupils in community settings/other schools.


You must have a calm and resilient approach and be able to build a strong rapport with the students.


This role is offered on a full-time ongoing contract basis and is to start immediately.

The PRU

The PRU works with secondary aged pupils who have been permanently excluded from mainstream settings. Pupils have the chance to develop their skills in a place which fosters tolerance and confidence. The centre allows pupils to refocus on their learning and offers specialist support to allow individual development according to each pupil's needs. There is an established leadership team and teaching staff in place and all staff benefit from the shared learning and training to enable you to become an excellent SEMH practitioner.


The school is easily accessible by bus and tube.

Experience in the areas below is essential:

HLTA experience/qualification Previous PRU experience

If you feel you have what it takes to make a real difference in a child's life - Please send your CV by applying below ASAP.



We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.



Tagged as: KS3/4, Math, SEN