Teaching Assistant - Brain Injury & Neurological

Position: 1:1 Teaching Assistant - Brain Injury & Neurological Needs
1:1 Teaching Assistant - Brain Injury & Neurological Needs

Prospero Teaching is seeking a compassionate and resilient 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a secondary‑aged pupil with brain injury and neurological difficulties, including challenges around regulation, memory, communication and fatigue. This role is based within a specialist SEND school in Fareham and focuses on providing personalised, consistent support to help the pupil access learning safely, build confidence and develop independence.

You will work closely with teaching staff, therapy teams and medical professionals to ensure the pupil's needs are met throughout the school day. This includes supporting emotional regulation, monitoring wellbeing, adapting learning tasks and promoting a calm, structured environment.

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

Calm behaviour support and reassurance during moments of dysregulation
Strong behaviour management while maintaining a positive, nurturing environment
Motivational approach to encourage engagement, communication and confidence
Support for neurological needs including fatigue, sensory overload, memory difficulties and emotional regulation
Understanding of brain injury and its impact on learning and behaviour
Caring, patient communication with a calm, consistent presence
Proactive and reflective with a willingness to learn
Experience supporting pupils with autism, learning difficulties or communication needs

Requirements

To be eligible for this role, you must:

Hold the right to work in the UK
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

How to Apply

If you would like to be considered for this 1:1 Teaching Assistant (Brain Injury & Neurological Needs) 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