Job description
Psychology & Sports Graduates – Sheffield & surrounding areas – Excellent opportunity to start your career!
Are you interested in supporting the education of young people who no longer attend a mainstream school?
Do you have what it takes to adapt in a rewarding environment, being part of a supportive and professional team?
Have you ever thought about working in a specialist education setting such as an alternative provision, PRU, or SEMH School?
Most of the positions lead to permanent jobs, offering a brilliant way to kick-start your career and build a portfolio of experience that helps you get that dream job you studied so hard for…
**You will already be living locally *** with a view to being ready to start when we have completed our mandatory checks.
We are seeking Teaching Assistants, Tutors, and Support Workers for Pupil Referral Units, SEMH Schools, and alternative education settings across Sheffield and surrounding areas for long-term and short-term roles that in many cases lead to a permanent job. This acts as a great platform if you are looking for a career in education, especially if you are intending to go on and complete your teacher training or work with young people in a wider context. Many of these positions do lead to permanent work, and I have had many graduates who have started work with me and have gone on to get their dream job working with young people, Teaching PE, or in the wider field of Clinical or Educational Psychology.
We would especially welcome applications if you have an interest or experience in any of the following areas.
A genuine passion for working with young people and improving their outcomes.
Youth Community work experience, either voluntary or paid.
Have studied one of the following: Drama, Sports coaching, Psychology, or criminology.
Outgoing, strong, confident personality and can work independently.
Some SEND experience – SEMH, PMLD, cognitive issues, Autism, or other additional learning needs.
Perhaps you have worked in residential support or as a care worker.
Possess Team Teach or some other physical intervention training or be willing to train for the above to enhance your prospects of progressing. Mentoring or 1:1 student tuition in either English, Maths, or Science.
Teaching/Learning Support Assistance or Numeracy and Literacy support.
Prospero Teaching adheres to the following from its Support Workers;
A DBS certificate with a live subscription to the update service or be willing to get one.
Two professional references within the last five years and a CV that covers back to secondary school.
Someone who is committed to the safeguarding of young people.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
About Prospero
Proud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.