Learning & Behaviour Support Assistant

Prospero Teaching; East Hampshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

In-house Training

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Learning & Behaviour Support Assistant for the Portsmouth Area. You will support children and young people with SEMH needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and build confidence within a collaborative team of staff.

The role involves advising on strategies, delivering high-quality teaching and developing plans to meet individual needs. UK experience and safeguarding training are preferred; Right to Work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Experience working in UK schools or equivalent educational settings.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training within last year is desirable, training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school leaders and staff to promote positive behaviour and inclusive practices.
• Deliver high-quality teaching and support, build positive relationships with pupils.
• Assist schools in developing plans to meet individual pupil needs.

Skills

Teaching experience

UK School experience

Safeguarding training

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Learning & Behaviour Support Assistant - Portsmouth Area

As a Learning & Behaviour Support Assistant you will use your teaching experience to support children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and achieve positive educational outcomes. Working collaboratively with pupils, families, and education professionals, you will provide specialist guidance, model effective strategies, and promote inclusive practices that support long-term success.

The Role

• Work collaboratively with school leaders and staff to offer advice, guidance, and strategies that promote positive behaviour and inclusion.
• Deliver high-quality teaching and support, building positive relationships and nurturing pupil engagement.
• Support schools in developing effective plans and strengthening their capacity to meet individual needs.

Further Details

• Location: Portsmouth Area
• Position: Learning & Behaviour Support Assistant
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration / Likely Duration: Ongoing
• Contract Type: Full-Time
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30pm - 3.30pm
• Salary: Dependent on experience

Experience and Training

• Teaching Assistant qualification (preferable but not essential)
• Previous experience working in a UK School
• Experience working with children in education or in a similar setting
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable however not essential as training can be provided)

To Be Eligible, You Must

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional, child-related referencesOther

Additional Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching Offers

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team