SPECIAL SCHOOL SUPPORT ASSISTANT - WATERLOOVILLE

Prospero Teaching is looking for caring and enthusiastic Special School Support Assistants to join our client SEN specialist school in Waterlooville. This welcoming school provides a nurturing environment for primary-aged pupils with autism, speech and language difficulties, and social and communication challenges. Your role will involve supporting students in small groups within the classroom or providing one-on-one assistance, using Makaton, PECs, and other visual aids to help them thrive. What You'll Be Doing Your role will be varied, engaging, and full of opportunities to inspire young minds. You will: Support children's learning and development through structured activities tailored to their needs Encourage social skills, confidence, and independence in a warm and supportive way Help establish clear routines that create a calm, positive learning environment Work alongside teachers to plan and deliver engaging activities designed for SEN pupils Observe, record, and contribute to assessments of children's progress Provide additional support where needed, ensuring all children feel included and valued Assist with personal care, always prioritising the children's well-being Maintain confidentiality and uphold safeguarding procedures at all times What We're Looking For We would love to hear from you if you: Have experience working with SEN pupils in a primary school setting Are committed to safeguarding children and ensuring they feel secure and supported Have a caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach, along with a great sense of humour Understand SEN strategies, communication tools, and child development Communicate well and thrive in a team environment Have good English, Maths, and IT skills The Details Location: Waterlooville Position: Special School Support Assistant Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00 AM - 15:00 PM (Part-time options available) Start Date: September 2025 Rate of Pay: From £13.96 per hour If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you. For more information, contact Chanai on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed)