HLTA / Mentor Specialist SEN Provision - Driving Required

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

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Fareham, supporting secondary pupils with complex needs including SEMH and ASC. The role involves delivering personalized lessons, providing pastoral support, and collaborating with various professionals. Candidates should hold an HLTA qualification or relevant experience, and must be able to transport pupils. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £24,000 to £28,000 per annum.

Benefits

Refer a Friend scheme (£150)

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching or mentoring in educational settings.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour effectively.
• Willingness to transport pupils for community learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored one-to-one and group teaching.
• Plan engaging lessons to meet individual pupil needs.
• Provide pastoral support as a trusted adult.

Skills

Confident in lesson planning

Skilled in behaviour management

Natural ability to form relationships

Education

HLTA qualification or relevant experience

Job description

Role Overview

Prospero Teaching is recruiting for 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 offers a therapeutic and highly personalised approach to education, focusing on emotional wellbeing, life skills, and academic development.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one and small group teaching across a range of 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 support life skills
• Teach Functional Skills English and Maths
• Offer mentoring and promote emotional resilience
• Collaborate with therapists, teachers, and external agencies to develop personalised learning plans

Essential Requirements

• HLTA qualification or relevant experience
• Confident in lesson planning and delivering tailored learning
• Skilled in behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
• Comfortable with lone working in the community
• Natural ability to form relationships with pupils who present with challenging behaviour
• Must be a driver with access to a vehicle and willing to transport pupils for school pick-up/drop-off and community-based learning
• Must be available Monday to 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
• Professional references

Salary & Benefits

• Actual salary range: 24,000 - 28,000 per annum

How to Apply

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in a specialist provision, please apply with your up-to-date CV.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them and earn 150 through our Refer a Friend scheme (terms apply).