Special School Support Assistant - £14.2 An Hour
Prospero Teaching · Portsmouth, England ·
Job Description Special School Support Assistant - Secondary (Portsmouth) A specialist secondary SEN school in Portsmouth is seeking calm, patient, and resilient Special School Support Assistants to join their dedicated team.
The school supports pupils aged 11-16 with a wide range of complex needs, including autism, learning difficulties, sensory processing differences, communication challenges, and barriers that affect emotional regulation and engagement.
The school also welcomes applications from staff seeking flexible work, including day-to-day, short-term, and long-term supply opportunities-ideal for those wanting varied experience within a nurturing SEN environment. Key Responsibilities Providing personalised support to pupils with autism, sensory needs, communication differences, and complex learning profiles Supporting young people who may experience anxiety, emotional dysregulation, sensory overload, or difficulties with transitions, routines, and social interactions Encouraging engagement through practical, creative, therapeutic, and differentiated learning activities suited to secondary-age learners Promoting emotional wellbeing, safety, and positive behaviour throughout the school day Supporting pupils with communication, emotional regulation, social understanding, independence, and life-skills development Building trusting, consistent relationships using calm, clear, and supportive communication Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, pastoral teams, and external professionals to deliver holistic, person-centred support Contract Details Location: Portsmouth Position: Special School Support Assistant Start Date: September 2026 Contract Type: Full-time with temp-to-perm pathways available; ad-hoc supply roles also offered Working Hours: 08:30am - 15:30pm Pay Rate: From £14.25 per hour Requirements 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