Learning & Behaviour Support Assistant

Position: Learning & Behaviour Support Assistant
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