Job description
Learning Support Assistant – SEMH Provision (New Milton)
Prospero Teaching is seeking calm, patient and resilient Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to join a specialist educational provision in New Milton, supporting young people in Years 7-11 who find mainstream education difficult.
This nurturing school provides a safe and supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to understand themselves, develop emotional regulation skills and re‑engage with learning. The team recognises that every young person develops at their own pace, shaped by their experiences and the environment around them.
Through detailed assessments, targeted interventions, coaching and structured self‑reflection, the school helps pupils identify and overcome the barriers that prevent them from thriving. Many students experience challenges with social skills, self‑awareness, motivation, self‑regulation or empathy, and the school’s relational approach supports them to grow both academically and emotionally.
The school welcomes applications from candidates seeking full‑time roles as well as flexible supply work, including day‑to‑day, short‑term and long‑term opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Providing calm, relational and trauma‑informed support to pupils with SEMH needs and associated barriers to learning
2. Supporting young people who may experience anxiety, emotional dysregulation or challenges with routines, transitions and social interaction
3. Encouraging engagement through creative, practical and differentiated learning activities
4. Promoting emotional wellbeing, safety and positive behaviour throughout the school day
5. Helping pupils develop communication skills, emotional regulation strategies, social understanding and independence
6. Using consistent, empathetic approaches to reduce barriers to learning
7. Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams and specialist staff to deliver holistic, child‑centred support
Contract Details
8. Location: New Milton
9. Position: Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – SEMH
10. Start Date: ASAP
11. Contract Type: Full‑time with temp‑to‑perm pathways; flexible supply options also available
12. Working Hours: 08:30 – 15:00
13. Pay Rate: From £14 per hour
Requirements
To be considered, you must:
14. Have the Right to Work in the UK
15. Hold an enhanced child‑barred list DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply)
16. Provide professional references covering the last 24 months
17. Hold a Level 2/3 qualification in childcare, education, health & social care, or have relevant SEN/SEMH experience
What We Offer
18. Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding, behaviour support and de‑escalation
19. Access to our specialist in‑house Training & Development Team
20. Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN consultant
21. A warm, supportive school environment with strong staff culture and clear progression opportunities
If this role is of interest, please get in touch today with an up‑to‑date copy of your CV.