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SEN Learning Support Assistant Southampton Prospero Teaching is looking for a patient, supportive, and enthusiastic SEN Learning Support Assistant to join welcoming schools in Southampton. This role involves working closely with pupils who have a range of additional needs including autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, and social-emotional challenges. Your role will be to help pupils feel secure, confident, and able to access learning in a structured and nurturing environment. You'll work with teachers and SEN staff to deliver personalised support that makes a genuine difference to each child's progress and daily experience. Whether you've worked in care, SEN, support work, youth work, mentoring, or you're a psychology/education graduate, this role offers meaningful, hands-on experience that can shape your future career. The Role: Provide 1:1 and small-group support for children with SEND Help students stay focused, manage emotions, and build independence Support personalised learning activities and adapted classroom tasks Encourage positive behaviour, resilience, and social development Work closely with teaching staff, SENCO, and pastoral teams Contribute to a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment Offer reassurance, structure, and consistent guidance throughout the school day Ideal Candidate: Experience working with children or vulnerable individuals (formal or informal) Background in care, SEN, youth work, support work, or mentoring is highly valued Psychology, criminology, education, or health & social care graduates encouraged Calm, patient, and emotionally resilient Strong communication and teamwork skills Genuinely passionate about helping children succeed Contract Details: Position: SEN Learning Support Assistant Location: Southampton Start: ASAP Hours: Full-time/Part-time Pay: £14.66 - £15.66 per hour Contract: Long-term/Short-term/Ongoing Experience, Training & Safeguarding: Experience supporting children is desirable but not essential Safeguarding training can be provided Understanding of SEND strategies beneficial Eligibility: Right to work in the UK Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain) Two professional references What Prospero Teaching Offers: Accredited CPD including safeguarding & behaviour management A dedicated consultant for ongoing support Long-term opportunities and career progression A rewarding role supporting pupils who benefit from consistent, caring support If you're looking for a role where your patience and support can truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply now with your up-to-date CV

Job Title: Asbestos Lab Analyst Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire Salary / Benefits £26k - £35k + Training + Benefits A professional and established Asbestos Consultancy are now seeking to take on an Asbestos Lab Analyst to join their longstanding lab in the South Coast area. The successful candidate will possess the BOHS P401 qualification and will have experience using PLM and stereo microscopy to carry out bulk sample analysis. You will have previous experience working for a UKAS accredited Asbestos Consultancy and will have excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a busy & fast paced environment. Consideration will be given to candidates from: Southampton, Waterlooville, Portsmouth, Havant, Winchester, Chichester, Eastleigh, Romsey. Experience & Qualifications: - Holding the BOHS P401 is essential to the role. - Will have experience working hands on within an established UKAS accredited Asbestos Lab. - Excellent understanding of HSG 248 guidelines. - Able to work in a fast-paced environment. - Excellent communication skills. - Excellent attention to detail. The Role: - Receiving asbestos samples, ensuring to log all samples onto internal systems in a timely manner. - Safely storing and correctly labelling samples. - Safely preparing samples for analysis. - Using PLM and stereo microscopy to carry out bulk sample analysis. - Completing analysis certificates upon completion of analysis, ensuring to submit to clients efficiently. - Routinely calibrating equipment to ensure accuracy of samples. - Ensuring to follow safe working practices & keeping the laboratory tidy. - Working in line with HSG 248 guidelines. - Helping maintain the companies UKAS accreditation. - Liaising with clients, providing excellent technical support and advice when required. Alternative Job titles: Asbestos Lab Analyst, Environmental Lab Analyst, Bulk Sample Analyst. Future Select are the leading market supplier for recruitment in the Asbestos industry, we work with the best clients & candidates and supply most permanent jobs in the asbestos market. We have a large, dedicated team, with over 25 years combined industry experience within Asbestos recruitment specifically geared to dealing with Asbestos Surveyors/Analysts/Lab Technicians, Administrators, Project/Regional /Technical/Quality/Training/Sales Managers through to Director level for both Consultancy & Removal. We have intrinsic knowledge of the marketplace, as well as respecting candidates/clients' confidentiality in this close-knit market sector. We are also interested in anyone with p401/p402/p403/p404/p404 or s301 CCP. We are inundated with applications, we will endeavour to get back in touch, however if you have applied to Future Select and you have not heard from us after a week, on this occasion, you will not have been successful. Your details will be saved on our system, and you will be contacted in the future if a vacancy matches your skills. Future Select Copyright 2026

Client Relations Coordinator – Southampton (site-based) Full-time | Monday–Friday | Temporary (with strong potential to go permanent) Salary: £26,000-£29,000 Hoop Professional Services & HR are delighted to be supporting a highly respected, people-focused professional services organisation with the recruitment of a Client Relations Coordinator for their Southampton office. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a genuinely amazing organisation with a strong reputation for culture, quality and career development. If you’re looking for a role where you’ll be valued, visible and part of a collaborative workplace community – this is a brilliant move. You’ll be the welcoming face of the office and a key part of the on-site support team, helping to create an outstanding experience for colleagues, clients and visitors every day. What you’ll be doing: Acting as front of house – welcoming visitors and managing reception Supporting meeting rooms, events and AV/video conferencing Coordinating facilities and suppliers Supporting new starters with office set-up and inductions Managing post, deliveries and day-to-day office operations Providing basic on-site IT and desk set-up support Supporting health & safety and office compliance activity What we’re looking for: A confident, organised and personable coordinator Strong Microsoft Office and Teams skills Someone who enjoys being on site, visible and hands-on A natural relationship-builder who thrives in a busy office environment Why this role? This organisation is known for investing in its people and offering excellent long-term career opportunities. The temporary role also offers a genuine chance to move into a permanent position for the right person. Apply now

SEN Teaching Assistant We are seeking a compassionate Personal Care Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Redbridge, supporting children as a SEN Teaching Assistant. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pupils with special educational needs (SEN). As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to help pupils access the curriculum, build confidence, and achieve their full potential. About the Role As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide hands-on support to pupils, assisting with personal care routines, learning activities, and social development. You will support teachers in delivering lessons and personalised strategies for SEN pupils. Key Responsibilities Support pupils with SEN in the classroom and during personal care activities. Assist teachers in delivering lessons and individual learning plans. Provide hands-on support with personal care needs while maintaining dignity and respect. Contribute to ongoing education and training initiatives for staff and pupils. Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment. Observe and report on pupil progress to inform teaching and care strategies.Requirements Experience or interest in supporting children with SEN. Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills. Commitment to inclusive practice and collaborative working. Willingness to participate in education Enthusiasm for working as a Personal Care Teaching Assistant to support children's learning and wellbeing.Why You'll Love This School This special school in East London provides a supportive and inclusive environment for both pupils and staff. As a Personal Care Teaching Assistant, you will join a team that values professional development and invests in education and training. You will gain hands-on experience supporting SEN pupils, seeing the direct impact of your care and teaching support. Working in Redbridge, you will be part of a professional community dedicated to personalised learning and holistic child development. Location This Teaching Assistant role is based in Redbridge, offering excellent transport links and a welcoming school community. Working in Redbridge, you will be able to contribute to pupils' growth while developing your skills and experience. Why Apply? Make a meaningful difference supporting children as a Personal Care Teaching Assistant. Work in a specialist school in Redbridge with a supportive team. Gain practical experience in SEN support and personal care. Contribute to ongoing education and training initiatives. Develop your career while helping children achieve their potential.If you are a motivated Personal Care Teaching Assistant ready to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant, we would love to hear from you