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Special School Support Assistant

Prospero Teaching • Southampton, United Kingdom

📍 Location
Southampton
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
June 11, 2026

About the Role

Job description

Special School Support Assistant – Secondary (Southampton)

Prospero Teaching is seeking calm, patient, and resilient Special School Support Assistants to join a specialist secondary school in Southampton. The school supports young people aged 11-16 with a wide range of complex learning difficulties, including autism, sensory processing differences, communication needs, cognitive learning disabilities, and additional barriers that impact engagement and emotional regulation.


The school also welcomes applications from ad‑hoc supply staff who are available for day‑to‑day, short‑term, or long‑term cover-ideal for those looking for flexible, varied work within a nurturing SEN environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Providing tailored support to pupils with autism, sensory processing needs, communication difficulties, or complex learning profiles

  • Supporting young people who may experience anxiety, emotional dysre...

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