Job description
Prospero Teaching is looking for warm, patient, and committed Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to join a caring and nurturing specialist school in Winchester, supporting pupils aged 4-11 with a broad range of learning, communication, and physical needs.
The school offers an exceptional environment designed to help every child thrive. Pupils benefit from high‑quality facilities, including a hydrotherapy pool, spacious outdoor learning areas, and excellent IT resources that enhance accessibility and engagement.
A strong therapeutic team works on site, providing Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Hydrotherapy, Art Therapy, and Speech and Language Therapy, ensuring each child receives holistic, tailored support.
Key Responsibilities
1. Supporting pupils with diverse learning, communication, sensory, and physical needs
2. Assisting with structured lessons, therapeutic activities, and adapted learning tasks
3. Helping children develop communication skills, emotional regulation, and social interaction
4. Encouraging engagement through the use of specialist facilities, including outdoor areas and the hydrotherapy pool
5. Promoting wellbeing, safety, and positive participation throughout the school day
6. Providing support with mobility, personal care, and independence where required (training provided)
7. Working closely with teachers, therapists, and wider support staff to deliver consistent, child‑centred care
Contract Details
8. Location: Winchester
9. Position: Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – SEND
10. Hours: 30 hours per week
11. Working Pattern: 08:50 – 15:20
12. Start Date: ASAP
13. Contract Type: Long‑term, full‑time, with potential for temp‑to‑perm
14. Pay Rate: From £14 per hour
Requirements
15. Right to Work in the UK
16. Enhanced child‑barred list DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
17. Professional references covering the last 24 months
18. Level 2/3 qualification in childcare, education, health & social care, or relevant SEND experience
What We Offer
19. Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding, communication strategies, sensory support, and behaviour training
20. Access to our specialist in‑house Training & Development Team
21. Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN consultant
22. A warm, inclusive school community with excellent facilities and strong staff support
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If this is a role of interest, please reach out today with an up to date copy of your CV.