SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEN School - Winchester

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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