Complex Needs Learning Support Assistant

Complex Needs Learning Support Assistant Basingstoke

Prospero Teaching is seeking a caring, committed Complex Needs Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive school environment in Basingstoke. This role involves working closely with pupils who have a range of complex learning, communication, medical, and developmental needs, providing them with structure, reassurance, and personalised day-to-day support.

This position is ideal for someone with experience in SEND, care, support work, or those looking to make a meaningful impact within a specialist educational environment. The school is looking for individuals who are patient, resilient, and confident supporting pupils with high levels of need.

• Provide daily 1:1 support for pupils with complex needs (ASD, PMLD, medical needs, physical needs, sensory needs, etc.)
• Support pupils communication, engagement, and independence
• Assist with structured routines, sensory activities, and adapted learning tasks
• Use visual supports, communication aids, and personalised tools where required
• Provide emotional reassurance, consistency, and calm guidance
• Work alongside therapists, SENCOs, and specialist teaching staff
• Support with personal care where appropriate (training provided)
• Help maintain a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning atmosphere

• Experience supporting children or adults with complex needs (school, care, residential, SEN, or therapy settings)
• Calm, patient, emotionally resilient, and able to remain positive under pressure
• Comfortable working closely with pupils who need high levels of support
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Compassionate, reliable, and committed to fostering pupil development
• Graduates with interest in SEND, psychology, education, or social care welcome

• Position:
  Complex Needs Learning Support Assistant
• Location:
  
  Basingstoke
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Hours:
  
  Fullterm
• Pay: £14.66 - £15.66 per hour
• Duration:
  Long-term/temp

• Experience with complex needs preferred
• Manual handling, PECs, Makaton, or sensory training beneficial (not essential)
• Safeguarding training can be provided

• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS (update service) or willingness to apply
• Ability to provide two references

• Accredited CPD, including safeguarding & SEN training
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• A rewarding opportunity to genuinely transform pupils school experiences
• Long-term roles with development opportunities

If you're passionate about supporting pupils with complex needs and want a role where you can make a genuine difference, wed love to hear from you.

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