SEN Learning Support Assistant

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant - Primary (Waterlooville)

Prospero Teaching is looking for calm, patient, and resilient SEN Learning Support Assistants to join a specialist SEN primary school in Waterlooville. The school supports children across EYFS and primary age ranges with a wide variety of additional needs, including autism, communication difficulties, learning disabilities, sensory needs, complex needs, and barriers to engaging with learning.

The school is also open to applications from ad-hoc supply staff who are available for day-to-day, short-term, or long-term cover-ideal for those seeking flexible, varied work within a supportive SEN setting..

Key Responsibilities

• Providing tailored support to pupils with autism, learning disabilities, sensory needs, or communication difficulties
• Supporting children who may experience anxiety, emotional dysregulation, or challenges with transitions and routines
• Encouraging engagement through play-based, creative, therapeutic, and differentiated learning activities
• Promoting emotional wellbeing, safety, and positive behaviour throughout the school day
• Supporting pupils with communication, emotional regulation, social interaction, and developing independence
• Building trusting, stable relationships using calm, clear, and consistent communication
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to ensure holistic, child-centred support

Contract Details

• Location: Waterlooville
• Position: SEN Learning Support Assistant
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Type: Full-time with temp-to-perm pathways available; ad-hoc supply opportunities also offered
• Working Hours:09:00 - 15:00
• Pay Rate: From £14.50 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, or 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 warm, welcoming primary school environment with strong staff culture and opportunities for progression

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Waterlooville

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £14.00 and £15.00 Per Hour

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English