SEN Learning Support Assistant

SEN Learning Support Assistant focuses on providing tailored support to pupils with autism, learning disabilities, sensory needs, or communication difficulties.

What the role involves

• 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.

Skills and requirements

• 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.
• Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding, behaviour management, and de‑escalation.

Candidate fit

• Prospero Teaching is looking for calm, patient, and resilient SEN Learning Support Assistants to join a specialist SEN primary school in Waterlooville.
• Patience, clear communication, classroom awareness, and confidence supporting learners.

Additional role context

• Full‑time with temp‑to‑perm pathways available.