Special School Support Assistant

As a Special School Support Assistant, the work centres on providing tailored support to pupils with autism, sensory processing needs, communication difficulties, or complex learning profiles. It would suit someone who can bring prospero Teaching is seeking calm, patient, and resilient Special School Support Assistants to join a specialist secondary school in Southampton to the role.

Role overview

The school also welcomes applications from ad‑hoc supply staff who are available for day‑to‑day, short‑term, or long‑term cover-ideal for those looking for flexible, varied work wi. Encouraging engagement through practical, creative, therapeutic, and differentiated learning activities suited to secondary‑age learners.

Main responsibilities

Providing tailored support to pupils with autism, sensory processing needs, communication difficulties, or complex learning profiles. Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, pastoral teams, and external professionals to ensure holistic, person‑centred support. Supporting pupils with communication, emotional regulation, social understanding, and developing independence and life skills.

What helps someone succeed

Prospero Teaching is seeking calm, patient, and resilient Special School Support Assistants to join a specialist secondary school in Southampton. A warm, inclusive secondary school environment with strong staff culture and opportunities for progression.

Requirements

• Supporting young people who may experience anxiety, emotional dysregulation, sensory overload, or challenges with transitions, routines, and social situations.
• Hold a Level 2/3 qualification in childcare, education, or health & social care, or have relevant SEN experience supporting young people with complex needs.
• Hold an enhanced child‑barred list DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply).

Job details

• Full‑time with temp‑to‑perm pathways available; ad‑hoc supply opportunities also offered.
• Additional detail: Flexible working options may be available.

Requirements mentioned

• DBS check