Job description
Learning Support Assistant – Specialist SEN School & College (Ringwood)
Prospero Teaching is seeking calm, patient and resilient Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to join a highly regarded specialist SEN school and college in Ringwood, supporting pupils and young adults aged 5-25 with predominantly autism and complex needs.
This nurturing setting provides a safe, structured and relationship‑centred environment where learners are supported to understand themselves, build emotional regulation skills and re‑engage positively with education. Staff recognise that every young person’s journey is unique, shaped by their experiences, strengths and the support around them.
Through personalised assessments, targeted interventions, therapeutic approaches and reflective practice, the school helps students identify and overcome barriers to learning. Many learners present with needs relating to communication, social understanding, emotional regulation, sensory processing or anxiety, and the school’s holistic approach enables them to grow academically, socially and emotionally.
The school welcomes applications from candidates seeking full‑time roles as well as flexible supply opportunities, including day‑to‑day, short‑term and long‑term placements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Providing calm, consistent and trauma‑informed support to learners with autism, complex needs and associated SEMH presentations
2. Supporting children and young adults who may experience anxiety, emotional dysregulation, sensory sensitivities or challenges with transitions and routines
3. Encouraging engagement through creative, practical and differentiated learning activities
4. Using empathetic, relational approaches to reduce barriers to learning
5. Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, pastoral teams and specialist staff to deliver holistic, child‑centred support
Contract Details
6. Location: Ringwood
7. Position: Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – SEN / SEMH
8. Start Date: ASAP
9. Contract Type: Full‑time with temp‑to‑perm pathways; flexible supply options also available
10. Working Hours: 08:45 – 16:15
11. Pay Rate: From £ per hour
Requirements
To be considered, you must:
12. Have the Right to Work in the UK
13. Hold an enhanced child‑barred list DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply)
14. Provide professional references covering the last 24 months
15. Hold a Level 2/3 qualification in childcare, education, health & social care, or have relevant SEN/SEMH experience
What We Offer
16. Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding, behaviour support and de‑escalation
17. Access to our specialist in‑house Training & Development Team
18. Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN consultant
19. A warm, inclusive school environment with strong staff culture and clear progression opportunities
If you’d like to be considered for this role, please get in touch with an up‑to‑date copy of your CV.