Job Description
SEN Learning Support Assistant Southampton Prospero Teaching is looking for a patient, supportive, and enthusiastic SEN Learning Support Assistant to join welcoming schools in Southampton. This role involves working closely with pupils who have a range of additional needs including autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, and social-emotional challenges. Your role will be to help pupils feel secure, confident, and able to access learning in a structured and nurturing environment. You'll work with teachers and SEN staff to deliver personalised support that makes a genuine difference to each child's progress and daily experience. Whether you've worked in care, SEN, support work, youth work, mentoring, or you're a psychology/education graduate, this role offers meaningful, hands-on experience that can shape your future career. The Role:Provide 1:1 and small-group support for children with SEND Help students stay focused, manage emotions, and build independence Support personalised learning activities and adapted classroom tasks Encourage positive behaviour, resilience, and social development Work closely with teaching staff, SENCO, and pastoral teams Contribute to a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment Offer reassurance, structure, and consistent guidance throughout the school day Ideal Candidate:Experience working with children or vulnerable individuals (formal or informal) Background in care, SEN, youth work, support work, or mentoring is highly valued Psychology, criminology, education, or health & social care graduates encouraged Calm, patient, and emotionally resilient Strong communication and teamwork skills Genuinely passionate about helping children succeed Contract Details:Position: SEN Learning Support Assistant Location: Southampton Start: ASAP Hours: Full-time/Part-timePay: £14.66 - £15.66 per hour Contract: Long-term/Short-term/OngoingExperience, Training & Safeguarding:Experience supporting children is desirable but not essential Safeguarding training can be provided Understanding of SEND strategies beneficial Eligibility:Right to work in the UK Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain) Two professional references What Prospero Teaching Offers:Accredited CPD including safeguarding & behaviour management A dedicated consultant for ongoing support Long-term opportunities and career progression A rewarding role supporting pupils who benefit from consistent, caring support If you're looking for a role where your patience and support can truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply now with your up-to-date CV.