HLTA / Mentor - Specialist SEN Provision

Prospero Teaching; Fareham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free accredited CPD

In-house Training

Dedicated support from education consultants

Job summary

A specialist educational provision in Fareham is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant or Mentor. The role involves supporting secondary-aged pupils with complex needs, delivering tailored lessons, and providing pastoral care. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience, strong behaviour management skills, and the ability to work independently in community settings. This rewarding position offers a salary range of £24,000 - £28,000 per year along with professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or relevant experience required.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH and ASC.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one and small group teaching across multiple subjects.
• Plan and lead engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual needs.
• Provide pastoral support and act as a trusted adult for vulnerable learners.

Skills

Strong behaviour management

Building relationships

Planning and delivering tailored learning

Lone working

Education

HLTA qualification or relevant experience

Tools

Driving license

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) or Mentor to join a specialist provision in Fareham (PO16). This setting supports secondary‑aged pupils with complex needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). The provision delivers a therapeutic, highly personalised curriculum focused on emotional wellbeing, life skills and academic progress.

Role Overview

This is a practical, rewarding role ideal for someone confident working with pupils who present with challenging behaviour. You will deliver lessons, mentor pupils, and support their wider development both in the classroom and out in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver one‑to‑one and small group teaching across multiple subjects
• Plan and lead engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual needs
• Provide pastoral support and act as a trusted adult for vulnerable learners
• Work independently with pupils in the community to develop life skills and social confidence
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils who may struggle to trust adults
• Deliver practical lessons in Cooking, Art, Construction, IT and vocational subjects
• Support outdoor learning activities such as sailing, canoeing and bushcraft
• Teach Functional Skills English and Maths
• Offer mentoring and counselling‑style support to build emotional resilience
• Work collaboratively with therapists, teachers and external agencies to create personalised learning plans

Essential Requirements

• HLTA qualification or relevant experience
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH and ASC
• Confident in planning and delivering tailored learning
• Strong behaviour management and de‑escalation skills
• Comfortable with lone working in the community
• Ability to build relationships with pupils who present with challenging behaviour
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Availability Monday‑Friday, 08:00‑16:30 or 08:30‑17:00
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
• Right to work in the UK
• Two professional child‑related references

Salary & Benefits

• Actual salary: £24,000 - £28,000 per annum
• Free accredited CPD including Safeguarding and Behaviour Management
• In‑house Training and Development Team
• Dedicated support from experienced education consultants

How to Apply

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a specialist provision, please apply with your up‑to‑date CV. For more information, contact us on (phone number removed)