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Calm when it kicks off? We want to hear from you. We're recruiting a Behaviour Mentor for a specialist secondary school in Slough supporting young people aged 11 to 19 with social, emotional and mental health needs. Most pupils have an EHCP, and many have been excluded from mainstream. With small classes and plenty of adults around, it's a school where relationships come first. What you'll be doing Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups to manage their behaviour and emotions Spotting early signs of escalation and stepping in before it builds De escalating incidents calmly and following each pupil's behaviour plan Running restorative conversations so pupils can repair and move on Being a consistent, positive role model across the day, including breaks and lunch What we're looking for Experience in a PRU, AP, SEMH school, inclusion unit or pastoral role OR strong experience with challenging teenagers in youth, care or community work Team Teach, PRICE or similar...

School Librarian Start Date: ASAP or January 2027 Contract: Full-Time Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience About the Role We are currently seeking an organised, enthusiastic and dedicated School Librarian to join a welcoming and supportive secondary school in West London. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about reading, literacy and education, and who can create an engaging, welcoming and well-organised library environment for pupils and staff. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the school library, encouraging pupils to develop a love of reading, supporting independent learning and ensuring the library remains a valuable resource within the wider school community. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day running and organisation of the school library. Oversee the borrowing and returning of books, maintaining accurate library records. Catalogue, classify and maintain the...

Cover Supervisors Secondary Schools Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible hours About the Role: Are you a youth worker, sports coach, or behaviour mentor looking to make a meaningful impact in schools? Brent secondary schools are seeking motivated and dynamic Cover Supervisors to support teaching staff by supervising classes across a range of subjects when teachers are absent. This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals with experience working with young people to bring their skills into the classroom, help maintain positive learning environments, and support students behaviour and engagement. Key Responsibilities: Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring safety, discipline, and engagement. Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials or activities provided by teaching staff. Support students with behavioural and learning needs to ensure inclusion and positive outcomes. Act as a positive role model,...

SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant Location: Lambeth Working Hours: Monday Friday, 8:30am 4:00pm Contract: Full-Time About the Role Principal Education is recruiting dedicated, patient and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), complex needs and additional learning needs . Working across secondary and post-16 provisions, you will provide tailored support to students through a combination of 1:1 support and small-group activities , helping them access learning, develop independence, build confidence and achieve their individual goals. We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with individuals with additional needs, whether gained through education, care, psychology, residential settings or community-based support. Key Responsibilities Provide 1:1 and small-group support to...

Earn £110 to £130 per day as a Behaviour Mentor (around £16 to £19 an hour), working school hours with weekends and school holidays free. If you're calm under pressure and can connect with young people others find hard to reach, this alternative provision needs you. Principal Education is recruiting a Behaviour Mentor on behalf of an alternative provision school in St John's Wood, starting from Monday 2 November. This is a full time Behaviour Mentor role, Monday to Friday, hours , term time only, paying £110 to £130 per day depending on experience. As a Behaviour Mentor, you'll support young people with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), many of whom have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion. You'll work 1:1 and in small groups, building the trust that helps them regulate, re engage with learning and make better choices. You won't be doing it alone. As a Behaviour Mentor, you'll be part of a close team that works together on every young person's plan, so...

Earn £105 to £125 per day as an ABA Tutor (around £15 to £18 an hour), working school hours with weekends and school holidays free. If you've studied psychology, worked in ABA, or want to build a career in behaviour analysis, this specialist school for children with autism is a brilliant place to grow. Principal Education is recruiting an ABA Tutor on behalf of a specialist school in Earls Court, starting from Monday 2 November. This is a full time ABA Tutor role, Monday to Friday, hours , term time only, paying £105 to £125 per day depending on experience. As an ABA Tutor, you'll work 1:1 with children with autism, following individual programmes based on applied behaviour analysis (ABA) and verbal behaviour. You'll teach new skills in small steps, record data on each child's progress, and help them communicate, learn and become more independent. You won't be learning on your own. As an ABA Tutor, you'll be supported by experienced supervisors and the wider team, so you build...

About the Role Principal Education is working in partnership with a well-established independent school in West London to recruit an experienced and dedicated Groundsperson to join its established grounds and site team. The school boasts extensive sporting facilities, including rugby and cricket pitches, an artificial hockey pitch, tennis and netball courts, alongside attractive landscaped grounds. The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining these facilities to an excellent standard, ensuring they remain safe, well-presented and ready for pupils, staff, sporting fixtures and school events throughout the year. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced grounds professional with a strong background in sports turf maintenance who takes pride in their work, enjoys working outdoors and understands the importance of maintaining high-quality playing surfaces in a busy school environment. Key Responsibilities Maintain the quality, appearance, safety...

Teacher of Design and Technology Needed (DT) Inspire Creativity. Develop Practical Skills. Shape Future Innovators. School Name is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and committed Teacher of Design and Technology to join our successful and supportive secondary school. We are looking for a passionate teacher who can inspire students to think creatively, solve problems and develop the practical skills needed to succeed in an increasingly technological world. The successful candidate will deliver engaging and challenging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, fostering a love of design, innovation and practical learning. Experience teaching GCSE Design and Technology would be an advantage. The Role The successful candidate will: Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging DT lessons that meet the needs of all learners. Teach practical and theoretical aspects of Design and Technology across the relevant key stages. Develop students creativity, problem-solving...

Cover Supervisors Secondary Schools in Barking & Dagenham Location: Barking & Dagenham, London Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible hours About the Role: Are you a youth worker, sports coach, or behaviour mentor looking to make a meaningful impact in schools? Barking & Dagenham secondary schools are seeking motivated and dynamic Cover Supervisors to support teaching staff by supervising classes across a range of subjects when teachers are absent. This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals with experience working with young people to bring their skills into the classroom, help maintain positive learning environments, and support students behaviour and engagement. Key Responsibilities: Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring safety, discipline, and engagement. Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials or activities provided by teaching staff. Support students with behavioural and...