Science HLTA – Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) – Barking – ASAP Start
📍 Location: Barking
📅 Start Date: ASAP
📄 Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
💰 Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Are you a Science HLTA with a passion for engaging and supporting students in a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)? A dynamic PRU in Barking is seeking an experienced Science HLTA to join their team immediately. This is an exciting opportunity to work with students who face challenges in a mainstream setting, offering them the support they need to thrive academically and emotionally.
Why Join This Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)?
✔ Inclusive & Supportive Environment – A school that fosters personal growth alongside academic success.
✔ Tailored Science Support – Help students overcome barriers to learning through engaging and adapted lessons.
✔ Small Class Sizes – More focused attention on students’ individual needs and progress.
✔ Career Development – Ongoing training and CPD to expand your skills and experience.
✔ Collaborative & Nurturing Team – Work alongside experienced teachers, SEN specialists, and support staff.
✔ Location – Conveniently located in Barking with excellent transport links.
Your Role as a Science HLTA:
🔹 Deliver Science lessons and provide support to small groups or one-to-one as directed by the class teacher.
🔹 Adapt lesson materials and activities to meet the specific learning needs of students in the PRU.
🔹 Assist in managing classroom behaviour, ensuring a positive and productive learning environment.
🔹 Provide emotional and pastoral support, helping students develop confidence in their abilities.
🔹 Encourage independence and critical thinking in students through engaging and differentiated activities.
🔹 Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teachers and the SEN team.
🔹 Support teachers in planning and preparing science resources and learning activities.
Who We’re Looking For:
✅ Experience as an HLTA or Teaching Assistant with a strong Science background.
✅ A passion for supporting young people with complex needs in a PRU or alternative education setting.
✅ Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to work with students facing challenges.
✅ An understanding of SEN and how to adapt learning to meet individual needs.
✅ Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
✅ Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
If you are a Science HLTA ready to make a difference in a Pupil Referral Unit and help students reach their potential, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today by submitting your CV, and we’ll be in touch to discuss the next steps.
