Prospero Teaching is looking for caring and committed Special School Support Assistants to join a specialist SEN school in Portsmouth this September 2025. This welcoming school supports primary-aged children with autism, speech and language needs, and wider communication challenges. As a support assistant, you'll play a key role in helping pupils thrive-whether working one-on-one or in small groups-using tools like Makaton, PECS, and visual aids to build confidence and encourage learning. What You'll Be Doing: Supporting children's development through personalised learning activities Encouraging social skills, independence, and self-esteem in a nurturing environment Helping create calm, structured routines to support emotional well-being Collaborating with teachers to deliver creative, engaging lessons Monitoring progress and contributing to assessments Offering additional support to ensure every child feels safe, valued, and understood Assisting with personal care routines respectfully and sensitively Promoting safeguarding and confidentiality at all times About You: We'd love to hear from you if you: Have experience supporting SEN pupils in a school setting (primary preferred) Are passionate about child welfare and proactive in safeguarding Bring patience, positivity, and a warm sense of humour to your role Understand SEN needs and communication tools like Makaton or PECS Are a col...