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 references
Other
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 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
Learning & Behaviour Support Assistant in Hampshire employer: Prospero Teaching Careers
Prospero Teaching is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises professional development and collaboration among staff. Located in Hounslow, the school provides a supportive environment where educators can thrive, with opportunities to inspire students and contribute to their academic success while enjoying competitive pay and a commitment to work-life balance.
