Teaching Assistant & 1:1 Support Assistant

Teaching Assistant & 1:1 Support Assistant - Specialist Secondary School (SEND) Prospero Teaching is seeking compassionate, resilient and proactive Teaching Assistants and 1:1 Support Assistants to work within a specialist secondary school in Fareham. The school supports pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism, ADHD, Speech and Language needs, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, learning difficulties, and communication challenges. This rewarding role involves providing both classroom-based and individual 1:1 support to pupils, helping them access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential in a safe, structured and nurturing environment. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and the wider school team to deliver tailored support, encourage positive behaviour, and promote independence and engagement throughout the school day. Contract Details • Location: Fareham • Start Date: September 2026 • Hours: 08:30am - 15:00pm • Full-time • Pay Rate: From £14.25 per hour Experience, Training & Personal Qualities • Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH needs, Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, or communication needs • Ability to provide calm, consistent support and reassurance during periods of dysregulation • Strong behaviour management skills while maintaining a positive and nurturing environment • A motivational approach to encourage engagement, communication, and confidence • Understanding of the barriers pupils may face in accessing education and strategies to support their individual needs • Ability to adapt learning activities and provide differentiated support where required • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills • Patient, caring, and professional approach to supporting young people • Proactive, reliable, and reflective with a willingness to learn and develop • Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team Requirements To be eligible for this role, you must: • Hold the right to work in the UK • Hold a minimum Grade C/Grade 4 or above in GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent), or be willing to undertake Functional Skills qualifications in these subjects • Hold an enhanced child-barred list DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one • Provide references covering the last 24 months What Prospero Teaching Offers • Free, accredited CPD courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management • Access to an in-house Training & Development Team • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant How to Apply If you would like to be considered for this Teaching Assistant & 1:1 Support Assistant role, please apply with your up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching acts as an employment business/education recruitment agency. Successful applicants must register with Prospero Teaching before placement.