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, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your most recent CV.