Job Description
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SEN Learning Support Assistant - Primary (Waterlooville)
Prospero Teaching is looking for calm, patient, and resilient SEN Learning Support Assistants to join a specialist SEN primary school in Waterlooville. The school supports children across EYFS and primary age ranges with a wide variety of additional needs, including autism, communication difficulties, learning disabilities, sensory needs, complex needs, and barriers to engaging with learning.
The school is also open to applications from ad-hoc supply staff who are available for day-to-day, short-term, or long-term cover-ideal for those seeking flexible, varied work within a supportive SEN setting..
Key Responsibilities
- Providing tailored support to pupils with autism, learning disabilities, sensory needs, or communication difficulties
- Supporting children who may experience anxiety, emotional dysregulation, or challenges with transitions and routines
- Encouraging engagement through play-based, creative, therapeutic, and differentiated learning activities
- Promoting emotional wellbeing, safety, and positive behaviour throughout the school day
- Supporting pupils with communication, emotional regulation, social interaction, and developing independence
- Building trusting, stable relationships using calm, clear, and consistent communication
- Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to ensure holistic, child-centred support
Contract Details
- Location: Waterlooville
- Position: SEN Learning Support Assistant
- Start Date: ASAP
- Contract Type: Full-time with temp-to-perm pathways available; ad-hoc supply opportunities also offered
- Working Hours:09:00 - 15:00
- Pay Rate: From £14.50 per hour
Requirements
To be considered, you must:
- Have the Right to Work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced child-barred list DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply)
- Provide professional references covering the last 24 months
- Hold a Level 2/3 qualification in childcare, education, or health & social care or have relevant SEN experience
What We Offer
- Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding, behaviour management, and de-escalation
- Access to our specialist in-house Training & Development Team
- Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN consultant
- A warm, welcoming primary school environment with strong staff culture and opportunities for progression
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Please reach out today with an up to date copy of your CV for consideration!
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