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Prospero Teaching is looking for warm, patient, and committed Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to join a caring and nurturing specialist school in Winchester, supporting pupils aged 4-11 with a broad range of learning, communication, and physical needs.

The school offers an exceptional environment designed to help every child thrive. Pupils benefit from high‑quality facilities, including a hydrotherapy pool, spacious outdoor learning areas, and excellent IT resources that enhance accessibility and engagement.

A strong therapeutic team works on site, providing Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Hydrotherapy, Art Therapy, and Speech and Language Therapy, ensuring each child receives holistic, tailored support.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting pupils with diverse learning, communication, sensory, and physical needs
Assisting with structured lessons, therapeutic activities, and adapted learning tasks
Helping children develop communication skills, emotional regulation, and social interaction
Encouraging engagement through the use of specialist facilities, including outdoor areas and the hydrotherapy pool
Promoting wellbeing, safety, and positive participation throughout the school day
Providing support with mobility, personal care, and independence where required (training provided)
Working closely with teachers, therapists, and wider support staff to deliver consistent, child‑centred care

Contract Details

Location: Winchester
Position: Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - SEND
Hours: 30 hours per week
Working Pattern: 08:50 - 15:20
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long‑term, full‑time, with potential for temp‑to‑perm
Pay Rate: From £14 per hour

Requirements

Right to Work in the UK
Enhanced child‑barred list DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Professional references covering the last 24 months
Level 2/3 qualification in childcare, education, health & social care, or relevant SEND experience

What We Offer

Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding, communication strategies, sensory support, and behaviour training
Access to our specialist in‑house Training & Development Team
Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN consultant
A warm, inclusive school community with excellent facilities and strong staff support

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If this is a role of interest, please reach out today with an up to date copy of your CV