Job description
Prospero Teaching is looking for caring and enthusiastic Special School Support Assistants to join our client SEN specialist school in Waterlooville.
This welcoming school provides a nurturing environment for primary-aged pupils with autism, speech and language difficulties, and social and communication challenges. Your role will involve supporting students in small groups within the classroom or providing one-on-one assistance, using Makaton, PECs, and other visual aids to help them thrive.
What You’ll Be Doing
Your role will be varied, engaging, and full of opportunities to inspire young minds. You will:
1. Support children’s learning and development through structured activities tailored to their needs
2. Encourage social skills, confidence, and independence in a warm and supportive way
3. Help establish clear routines that create a calm, positive learning environment
4. Work alongside teachers to plan and deliver engaging activities designed for SEN pupils
5. Observe, record, and contribute to assessments of children’s progress
6. Provide additional support where needed, ensuring all children feel included and valued
7. Assist with personal care, always prioritising the children’s well-being
8. Maintain confidentiality and uphold safeguarding procedures at all times
What We’re Looking For
We would love to hear from you if you:
9. Have experience working with SEN pupils in a primary school setting
10. Are committed to safeguarding children and ensuring they feel secure and supported
11. Have a caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach, along with a great sense of humour
12. Understand SEN strategies, communication tools, and child development
13. Communicate well and thrive in a team environment
14. Have good English, Maths, and IT skills
The Details
15. Location: Waterlooville
16. Position: Special School Support Assistant
17. Hours: Monday – Friday, 09:00 AM – 15:00 PM (Part-time options available)
18. Start Date: September 2025
19. Rate of Pay: From £ per hour
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information, contact Chanai on 02382029900 or email your CV to .