Special School Assistant - Waterlooville

Description

Prospero Teaching is proud to be recruiting caring and committed SEN Support Assistants for a specialist primary school in Waterlooville. Starting this November, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a nurturing, child-centred environment.

This welcoming school supports children with autism, speech and language needs, and broader communication challenges. As a Support Assistant, you'll work closely with pupils-either one-on-one or in small groups-using tools like Makaton, PECS, and visual resources to build confidence and support learning.

Your Role Will Include:

Supporting children's development through personalised learning activities

Encouraging independence, social skills, and self-esteem in a nurturing setting

Helping create calm, structured routines to support emotional well-being

Collaborating with teachers to deliver engaging, inclusive lessons

Monitoring progress and contributing to pupil assessments

Providing additional support to ensure every child feels safe, valued, and understood

Assisting with personal care routines respectfully and sensitively

Promoting safeguarding and confidentiality at all times

What We're Looking For:

Experience supporting SEN pupils in a school setting (primary preferred)

A genuine passion for child welfare and proactive safeguarding

Patience, positivity, and a warm, approachable attitude

Familiarity with communication tools such as Makaton or PECS

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Solid literacy, numeracy, and IT abilities

Job Details:

Location: Waterlooville

Role: SEN Support Assistant

Start Date: 3rd November 2025

Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 AM - 15:00 PM (part-time considered)

Pay: From £13.96 per hour

What We Offer:

Access to accredited CPD courses including safeguarding and behaviour management

Ongoing support from our dedicated Training and Development Team

Prospero Teaching is acting as an education recruitment agency for this vacancy. All successful applicants will be required to register with Prospero Teaching and complete full safeguarding checks prior to starting. The safety and welfare of children and young people is our highest priority

Ad ID: 5417263384