Prospero Teaching is seeking calm, patient, and resilient SEN Teaching Assistants to join a specialist school in Winchester. The school supports pupils aged 11-19 with a range of learning disabilities and additional needs, including autism, complex needs, communication difficulties, attachment-related challenges, and barriers to engaging with education.
This is a highly rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people who require consistent, personalised, and relationship-based support to thrive both emotionally and academically.
Key Responsibilities
*Providing tailored support to pupils with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, or attachment-related difficulties
*Supporting young people who may experience anxiety, sensory needs, communication challenges, or emotional dysregulation
*Encouraging engagement through creative, therapeutic, and differentiated learning activities
*Promoting emotional wellbeing, safety, and positive behaviour throughout the school day
*Supporting pupils with routines, communication, emotional regulation, and developing independence
*Building trusting, stable relationships using clear, calm, and consistent communication
*Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to ensure holistic support
Contract Details
*Location: Winchester
*Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
*Start Date: ASAP
*Contract Type: Full-time, with temp-to-perm pathways available
*Working Hours: 08:30 - 15:30
*Pay Rate: From £13.96 per hour
Requirements
To be considered, you must:
*Have the Right to Work in the UK
*Hold an enhanced child-barred list DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply)
*Provide professional references covering the last 24 months
*Hold a Level 2/3 qualification in childcare, education, health & social care, or have relevant SEN experience
What We Offer
*Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding, behaviour management, and de-escalation
*Access to our specialist in-house Training & Development Team
*Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN consultant
*A welcoming school environment with strong staff culture and progression opportunities
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