Job Description
SEN Learning Support Assistant WinchesterProspero Teaching is looking for a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a warm and inclusive school in Winchester. You will be supporting pupils with a variety of additional needs, helping them to access learning, build confidence, manage emotions, and make positive progress in a safe and structured environment. This role is ideal for someone who wants to make a meaningful difference in a child's school experience. Whether you have worked in care, support, youth work, SEND, or you're a graduate seeking hands-on experience in education, this role will give you the opportunity to build strong, supportive relationships with pupils who need consistency and patience. The Role:Provide 1:1 support for pupils with a range of SEND needs Assist with small-group interventions and classroom learning Help pupils regulate emotions, stay on task, and build essential skills Work closely with teachers and SENCO to implement supportive strategies Encourage independence, resilience, and positive social interactions Contribute to a calm, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment Support pupils during lessons, transitions, and daily routines Ideal Candidate:Experience with SEND, care, youth work, or support roles Calm, patient, and positive in challenging situations Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust Passionate about helping pupils grow academically and emotionally Graduates in psychology, criminology, education, or related fields welcome Adaptable and confident working with different year groups Contract Details:Position: SEN Learning Support Assistant Location: Winchester Start Date: ASAP Hours: Full-time/Part-timePay: £14.66 - £15.66 per hour Contract: Long Experience, Training & Safeguarding: Experience supporting children or vulnerable individuals preferred Training in safeguarding can be provided Understanding of SEND strategies beneficial Eligibility: Right to work in the UK Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) Two professional references What Prospero Teaching Offers:Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding & behaviour management Ongoing guidance from a dedicated consultant Longopportunities with pathways into training A genuinely rewarding role supporting vulnerable learners If you want a role where your support and presence can truly transform a childs school experience, wed love to hear from you. Apply now with your updated CV.