Alternative Provision Learning Mentor - Southsea

Overview

Prospero Teaching is seeking a compassionate and flexible Learning Mentor to support students within a specialist alternative provision at a secondary school in Southsea. This full-time role offers a rewarding opportunity to work closely with KS3 and KS4 learners who thrive in a personalised and nurturing educational setting. This position is offered on a full-time basis, with the potential to transition into a permanent role.

• As an Alternative Provision Learning Mentor, you'll play a vital role in helping young people re-engage with education. Working alongside teaching staff, you'll support the delivery of functional English, Maths, and Science, while fostering emotional well-being, resilience, and personal development.

• Support the delivery of functional English, Maths, and Science for KS3/KS4 students.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment.
• Provide tailored support for students with SEMH, autism, ADHD, and other additional needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff, families, and external agencies.
• Monitor student progress and contribute to individual learning plans.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Encourage confidence, independence, and self-esteem.

• Experience working with young people in alternative provision, SEN, or mainstream settings.
• Strong understanding of behaviour support and differentiated learning strategies.
• A calm, empathetic, and adaptable approach to engagement.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development.

• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced child DBS certificate (or willingness to apply).
• References available upon request.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training (or willingness to complete).

• Free, accredited CPD courses including safeguarding and behaviour management.
• Access to our in-house Training and Development Team.
• Ongoing support throughout your placement.

If this is a role of interest, please reach out today with an up to date copy of your CV.