Learning & Behaviour Support Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching invites applications for a Learning & Behaviour Support Assistant role in the Portsmouth area. You will work with school leaders and staff, offering guidance and strategies to promote positive behaviour and inclusion, while delivering high-quality teaching and support to nurture pupil engagement.

The position involves building strong relationships, supporting schools to meet individual pupil needs, and working Monday to Friday during core hours.

Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant qualification preferred but not essential.
• Experience working in a UK school.
• Experience working with children in education or in a similar setting.
• Safeguarding training updated within the last year (desirable however not essential as training can be provided).

Responsibilities

• Offer advice, guidance, and strategies that promote positive behaviour and inclusion.
• Deliver high-quality teaching and support, building positive relationships and pupil engagement.
• Help schools develop effective plans and strengthen capacity to meet individual needs.

Skills

Experience with children

Behaviour support

Relationship building

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

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.

Details

Location: Portsmouth Area

Position: Learning & Behaviour Support Assistant

Start Date: ASAP

Duration / Likely Duration: Ongoing

Contract Type: Full-Time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 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 references