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Psychology Graduate - SEN Specialist Support Assistant

Prospero Teaching
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Portsmouth, Hampshire PO2 7QB

Salary

£13.96 - £15 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Prospero Teaching is seeking candidates to support children and young people aged 5-19 with Autism, ADHD, and complex learning needs in SEN specialist schools across Portsmouth and surrounding areas.
  • The role involves assisting staff with evidence-based interventions, behaviour tracking, and contributing to support sessions, all aimed at enhancing pupil engagement and wellbeing.
  • Candidates should possess a Psychology degree, with recent graduates welcomed, and previous SEN experience, particularly with Autism or behavioural needs, is desired.
  • The position requires excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach, and enthusiasm for working with children with additional needs.
  • Salary details are not specified, but candidates must have the right to work in the UK and ideally some relevant experience.

Prospero Teaching are working with a network of SEN specialist schools across Portsmouth and the surrounding areas, supporting children and young people aged 5-19 with Autism, ADHD, and complex learning needs. These schools are known for their strong therapeutic ethos, integrated multi-disciplinary teams, and personalised approaches to education and wellbeing.

This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your psychology knowledge in a practical environment while making a genuine difference in pupils' lives.


About the Role

  • Support staff in delivering evidence-based interventions to promote emotional regulation and resilience.

  • Assist in behaviour tracking, data collection, and analysis for individual pupils.

  • Work alongside teachers, therapists, and SEN teams to support learning and wellbeing.

  • Contribute to small-group or 1:1 support sessions.

  • Help develop strategies to enhance pupil engagement, motivation, and social-emotional development.


What We're Looking For

  • A Psychology degree (recent graduates welcome).

  • Interest in child development, educational psychology, or neurodiversity.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.

  • Enthusiasm, patience, and a proactive approach to supporting children with additional needs.

  • Previous SEN experience is desired, particularly supporting pupils with Autism or behavioural needs.


Eligibility Requirements

  • Right to Work in the UK.

  • Enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service (or willingness to apply).

  • Referencing to cover the past 24 months.


How to Apply:

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and complete all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting their welfare.

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