Learning Support Assistant / Mentor - Fareham

Prospero Teaching; Fareham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistants/Mentors to support young individuals with special educational needs in Fareham. This role focuses on creating a nurturing and engaging environment for learners aged 14-19 with SEMH issues and autism. The successful candidates will be instrumental in motivating students, enhancing their participation, and guiding them toward successful transitions into education or employment. If you have a passion for supporting young people and possess the necessary skills, this opportunity could be a perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Free professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with Autism/SEMH is essential.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with SEMH issues and autism in a learning environment.
• Motivate pupils and help them transition into full-time education or employment.

Skills

Calming mannerisms

Behaviour management skills

Motivational skills

Communication skills

Self-reflective and initiative

Experience with Autism/SEMH

Education

Enhanced child barred list DBS certificate

Professional child-related references

Job description

Prospero Teaching are currently recruiting for Learning Support Assistants / Mentors to join our client SEN specialist transition centre based in Fareham (PO16). The Centre caters for young people aged 14 - 19 years old with SEMH issues and autism. The centre aims to help transition their learners into full-time education or into employment.

CONTRACT DETAILS

1. Location - Fareham (PO16)
2. Contract or position start date - ASAP
3. Full time/part time - Full time
4. Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate GBP13.96 per hour
5. Hours - 08:00 - 16:00

Experience, Training and Qualifications:

1. Calming mannerisms in challenging situations.
2. Strong behaviour management skills while creating a fun learning environment.
3. Driven to motivate the pupil and increase his participation.
4. The ability to grow individual personal development.
5. Be caring, patient and have good communication skills.
6. Be self-reflective, have a willingness to learn and demonstrate initiative.
7. Experience supporting an individual with Autism/SEMH.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Hold right to work in the UK.
2. Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.
3. Provide two professional child-related references.

What We Offer:

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

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

If you are a Teaching Assistant and would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV or get in touch on (phone number removed).

If you know someone who would be interested in this or other positions check out our Refer a Friend scheme. We pay GBP150 for every successful referral. *terms and conditions apply.