Job Description
Art & LEGO Therapy Tutor - 1:1 Outreach Support (Fareham, Gosport & Waterlooville)
Prospero Teaching is seeking a creative, empathetic, and child-centred Art & LEGO Therapy Tutor to deliver bespoke 1:1 therapeutic education sessions to young people across Fareham, Gosport, and Waterlooville who are currently unable to access mainstream education.
This outreach role is ideal for someone with experience in art therapy, LEGO-based therapy, creative therapeutic interventions, or expressive arts, who is passionate about supporting children and young people with SEN and SEMH needs.
What the Sessions Aim to Support
* Emotional exploration, self-regulation, and coping strategies
* Confidence-building through creative expression and structured play
* Motivation to initiate and sustain social interaction
* Development of communication, turn-taking, and problem-solving skills
* Strengthening resilience, self-awareness, and reflective thinking
Creative & Play-Based Techniques May Include
Art Therapy Approaches
* Drawing, painting, collage
* Mixed-media activities
* Photography, sculpting, sensory art
* Colour exploration, mark-making, expressive art tasks
LEGO-Based Therapy Approaches
* Structured LEGO building to support communication and teamwork
* Turn-taking
* Problem-solving and collaborative challenges
* Social communication development through shared play
Contract / Position Details
* Location: Fareham, Gosport & Waterlooville
* Position: Art & LEGO Therapy Tutor (1:1 Outreach)
* Start Date: ASAP
* Hours: Part-time (2-15 hours per week)
* Session Length: 1-3 hours per session
* Pay Rate: From £25 per hour
* Duration: Dependent on each pupil's needs
Experience, Training & Qualifications
* QTS, QTLS, PGCE, or a relevant Art Therapy / Creative Therapy qualification/ Experience
* Experience delivering art-based or play-based therapeutic interventions
* Minimum 6 months' experience working with children or young people in the UK
* Experience supporting SEN and SEMH needs
* Up-to-date Safeguarding training
Eligibility Requirements
* Right to Work in the UK
* Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
* Two professional, child-related references covering the last two years
How to Apply
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. All successful applicants will be required to complete full safeguarding and vetting checks. Every adult working with children or vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and promoting their welfare.