HLTA / Mentor Specialist SEN Provision - Driving Required

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

Job summary

A specialist educational provider in Fareham is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support secondary-aged pupils with complex needs. The role involves delivering lessons, mentoring, and providing pastoral care to aid pupils' holistic development. Applicants should have a HLTA qualification and experience with behaviour management. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £24,000 to £28,000 per annum and a positive impact on students' lives.

Benefits

£150 referral bonus

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact

Qualifications

• Confident in lesson planning and delivering tailored learning.
• Experience with SEN/SEMH is desired but not essential.
• Must be a driver with access to a vehicle for transportation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one and small group teaching across a range of subjects.
• Collaborate with therapists and external agencies.
• Provide pastoral support for vulnerable learners.

Skills

Behaviour management

Mentoring

Teaching Functional Skills

Relationship building

Education

HLTA qualification or relevant experience

Job description

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.

Role Overview

This is a hands-on, rewarding role suited to someone confident in working with pupils who present with challenging behaviour. You will be responsible for delivering lessons, mentoring pupils, and supporting their holistic development both in the classroom and in the wider community.

You must be a confident driver, happy to transport pupils to and from school and support community-based learning activities such as life skills sessions, vocational placements, and outdoor education.

Applicants with specialist backgrounds or interests in the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Construction
• Gaming
• Cooking
• Watersports
• Art
• Outdoor Education
• Mechanics

These areas are highly valued in the curriculum and contribute meaningfully to pupil engagement and vocational development.

Experience with SEN/SEMH is desired but not essential, provided you have a strong understanding of SEN and trauma-informed practice. You must be confident in managing and de-escalating verbal behaviours, using a calm and relational approach.

Job share arrangements of two or three days per week will be considered for the right candidate.

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.

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