Details:
- Salary: £14.25 - 15.25 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Emsworth Hampshire
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Sensory Support Assistant - Secondary (Emsworth)
Prospero Teaching is seeking calm, patient, and resilient Sensory Support Assistants to join a specialist SEN secondary school in Emsworth. The school supports pupils with a wide range of additional needs, including moderate learning difficulties, physical and sensory needs, communication challenges, and students who may be on the Autism Spectrum.
The school welcomes applications from candidates seeking full‑time roles as well as ad‑hoc supply staff available for day‑to‑day, short‑term, or long‑term cover-ideal for those looking for flexible, meaningful work within a nurturing SEN environment.
Key Responsibilities
Sensory support delivery
Emotional and behavioural support
Engagement through adapted learning
Promoting wellbeing and safety
Communication and independence
Relationship building
Collaborative working
Contract Details
Location: Emsworth
Position: Sensory Support Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full‑time with temp‑to‑perm pathways; ad‑hoc supply opportunities also available
Working Hours: 08:45am - 15:00pm
Pay Rate: From £14.25 per hour
Requirements
To be considered, applicants 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 Training & Development Team
Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN consultant
A warm, inclusive secondary school environment with strong staff culture and opportunities for progression
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If this is a role of interest, please send an up‑to‑date CV to be considered.
Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted