SEND Support Assistant – Specialist School in Waterlooville

SEND Support Assistant – Specialist School in Waterlooville
Waterlooville, Hampshire

Start: Immediate & September Starts Available
Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Pay: £93–£100 per day

A specialist school in Waterlooville is seeking a compassionate and resilient SEND Support Assistant to support pupils with Autism, severe learning difficulties, communication needs, and physical disabilities.

Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff, you will support students both 1:1 and in small groups to access learning, develop confidence, and build independence within a nurturing and therapeutic environment.

The role will include:

• Supporting communication, interaction, and emotional regulation
• Assisting within sensory learning environments
• Supporting daily routines and personal care where required
• Working collaboratively with therapists and specialist staff

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with children, care settings, or vulnerable individuals
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach
• Confidence supporting complex needs and personal care
• A genuine passion for SEND education

This role is ideal for aspiring teachers, therapists, psychology graduates, or anyone looking to build a long-term career within SEND.

How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting children with complex additional needs and helping students thrive within education, we would love to hear from you.

Important Notice
To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa.

At Pink Tile Education, safeguarding, quality, and integrity are at the heart of what we do. All applicants must:

• Provide suitable references for pre-employment checks
• Hold an enhanced DBS on the Children’s Workforce (or Children’s & Adults’) update service, or be willing to obtain one

Pay includes 12.07% holiday pay. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high application volumes, individual feedback may not be possible for unsuccessful applicants.