SEN Educational Support Worker - Totton

Prospero Teaching is seeking passionate, patient, and resilient SEN Educational Support Workers to join a specialist school in Totton, supporting children and young people aged 2-19 years with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties. Many pupils also have co-existing conditions such as Autism, Down Syndrome, sensory needs, physical disabilities, and significant communication challenges.

This highly specialist setting offers a deeply rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils who require consistent, personalised, and holistic support. The school provides exceptional training, a nurturing environment, and temp-to-perm pathways for candidates who demonstrate commitment, reliability, and the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing personalised support to pupils with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties
• Supporting children with Autism, Down Syndrome, physical disabilities, sensory needs, and non-verbal communication
• Assisting in the delivery of creative, therapeutic, sensory-based, and inclusive learning activities
• Promoting safety, emotional wellbeing, and positive engagement throughout the school day
• Supporting pupils with daily routines, emotional regulation, communication, and developing independence
• Using clear, consistent communication to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and families

Contract Details

Location: Totton

Position: SEN Educational Support Worker

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Full-time, with temp-to-perm pathways available

Working Hours: 08:30 - 15:30

Pay Rate: From £13.96 per hour

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Have the Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply)
• Provide professional references covering the past 24 months, ideally involving work with children or vulnerable individuals
• Hold a Level 2/3 qualification in childcare, education, health & social care, or have relevant SEN experience

What We Offer

• Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding, behaviour management, and de-escalation
• Access to our specialist in-house Training and Development Team
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant with expertise in SEN and complex-needs settings

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