TEACHING ASSISTANT - AUTISM AND COMPLEX NEEDS
16 days ago
Lymington
Teaching Assistant - Autism & Complex Needs Prospero Teaching is recruiting for a calm, reliable, and committed Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting in the Lymington area. This school supports children and young people aged 7-16 with Autism, Complex Learning Profiles, communication differences, sensory needs, and barriers to engaging with learning. This is a full-time, temp-to-perm opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting neurodivergent young people in a structured, therapeutic, and child-centred environment. Please note: There are no public transport links, so applicants must have their own car and live within a reasonable distance of Lymington. Key Responsibilities • Providing consistent support to young people with autism and complex learning needs throughout the school day, • Working within a class group or offering 1:1 support depending on the needs of the pupil, • Supporting emotional regulation, communication, sensory needs, and engagement in learning, • Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive routines, • Using calm, clear, and consistent communication to build trusting relationships, • Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff, • Being flexible to support different year groups where required Contract Details • Location: Lymington, • Position: Teaching Assistant - Autism & Complex Needs, • Start Date: ASAP, • Contract Type: Full-time, Temp to Perm, • Working Hours:, • Monday-Thursday: 08:30-16:30, • Friday: 08:30-16:00, • Pay Rate (Temp): £14.25 per hour, • Permanent Contract: Term-time only (39 weeks), • Permanent Salary: £20,974 Requirements Applications will only be considered if the following criteria are met: • Own car and ability to travel to site daily, • Enhanced Child & Adult DBS on the Update Service (Child-only DBS accepted), • GCSE Maths & English (Grade C / Level 4 or above) - evidence required, • Availability for full-time hours, • Experience supporting SEN is advantageous but not essential 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 supportive, structured environment with opportunities for professional growth Next Steps If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered, please send an up-to-date copy of your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an online application prior to interview.