Job descriptionProspero 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 DoingYour 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 needsEncourage social skills, confidence, and independence in a warm and supportive wayHelp establish clear routines that create a calm, positive learning environmentWork alongside teachers to plan and deliver engaging activities designed for SEN pupilsObserve, record, and contribute to assessments of children’s progressProvide additional support where needed, ensuring all children feel included and valuedAssist with personal care, always prioritising the children’s well-beingMaintain confidentiality and uphold safeguarding procedures at all timesWhat We’re Looking ForWe would love to hear from you if you:Have experience working with SEN pupils in a primary school settingAre committed to safeguarding children and ensuring they feel secure and supportedHave a caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach, along with a great sense of humourUnderstand SEN strategies, communication tools, and child developmentCommunicate well and thrive in a team environmentHave good English, Maths, and IT skillsThe DetailsLocation: WaterloovillePosition: Special School Support AssistantHours: Monday – Friday, 09:00 AM – 15:00 PM (Part-time options available)Start Date: September 2025Rate of Pay: From £13.96 per hourIf this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.For more information, contact Chanai on 02382029900 or email your CV to chanai.ankrah@prosperoteaching.com.Contract/Position Details:About ProsperoProud to be listed in the Times as one of 'The Best Companies To Work For', Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.
