Learning Support Assistant – PRU (Islington) – Up to £125/day

About the role

Long Term Futures is seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistants to work in a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Islington. You will support primary and secondary students with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour and additional learning requirements, helping them re‑engage with education.

Key responsibilities

• Provide one‑to‑one and small‑group support for pupils across primary and secondary phases.
• Implement behaviour management and de‑escalation strategies.
• Build positive relationships to promote attendance and engagement.
• Collaborate closely with teachers, pastoral teams and senior leaders.
• Encourage confidence, resilience and positive outcomes for each student.

Required profile

• Experience working with children or young people who display challenging behaviour or SEMH needs.
• Confidence in a PRU, alternative provision or school setting (desirable).
• Calm, resilient and proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and behaviour‑management strategies.
• Interest in a career in teaching, mentoring, pastoral support or education.

Required skills

What we offer

• Daily rate up to £125.
• Long‑term, term‑time only placements with no day‑to‑day supply.
• Free CPD covering behaviour management, SEMH support and safeguarding.
• Progression pathways into teacher training, behaviour mentor, pastoral or inclusion roles.
• Dedicated consultant support from alternative‑provision specialists.