Support Assistant – Special Needs Support
Location: Winchester area, Hampshire
Salary: £13.75 per hour
An esteemed educational institution in the Winchester area is seeking committed and compassionate Support Assistants to join their specialist team supporting children with special educational needs. This represents a valuable opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young learners within a supportive, inclusive, and well-resourced environment.
The school is situated on a spacious, semi-rural campus just a short distance from Winchester city centre, offering a calm and safe setting conducive to focused learning. The site features modern facilities and dedicated spaces tailored to meet the needs of pupils with a diverse range of complex needs, including physical disabilities, learning difficulties, and communication impairments.
Role Overview:
The successful candidates will work collaboratively alongside teachers, therapists, and other professionals to provide targeted support for individual pupils. You will assist in delivering personalised learning plans designed to enable pupils to access the curriculum effectively, develop key skills, and foster their social, emotional, and behavioural growth.
Key Responsibilities:
* Providing direct support to children with special educational needs during lessons and extracurricular activities
* Assisting in the implementation and monitoring of individualised education plans (IEPs) and tailored interventions
* Encouraging positive social interaction, emotional resilience, and appropriate behaviour
* Supporting pupils’ communication through various approaches and specialised techniques
* Maintaining a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment that promotes pupil wellbeing
* Collaborating effectively with teaching staff and multidisciplinary teams to enhance pupil progress
Candidate Requirements:
* Valid Child Workforce DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one at personal expense
* Demonstrable patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills
* Experience working with children with special educational needs is advantageous but not essential, as comprehensive training will be provided
* Ability to work cooperatively within a team and follow guidance from education and therapy professionals
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
This position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a dynamic and supportive school community where every child’s potential is recognised and nurtured.
If you are dedicated to supporting children with additional needs and seek a rewarding role within a specialist educational setting, please submit your up-to-date CV for consideration.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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