Exciting Opportunity to Make a Positive Impact in Schools!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have experience in the prison service and a desire to transition into a rewarding career in education? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you to utilise your skills and expertise in a new and meaningful way.

At Prospero Teaching, we believe that every young person deserves access to quality education and support to reach their full potential. We are seeking dedicated individuals with a background in the prison service to join our team as School Support Specialists, where you will play a crucial role in creating safe and supportive learning environments for students.

As a School Support Specialist, you will work closely with school staff, students, and community partners to provide guidance, support, and intervention services to students who may be facing challenges both inside and outside of the classroom. Your experience in the prison service equips you with valuable insights and skills that will enable you to effectively engage with students and help them overcome obstacles to their academic and personal success.

Requirements

The desired candidate will:

• Be resilient.
• Be able to demonstrate empathy.
• Have a passion to change young people's lives for the better
• Have an understanding of Social, Emotional and Mental Health Issues.

To be eligible for this role through Prospero Teaching, 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 children related references

• If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. (including history from Secondary School onward)

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 agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy.