At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a secondary-aged pupil with brain injury and neurological needs in a specialist SEND school.
- Company: Prospero Teaching, dedicated to providing compassionate educational support.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, free CPD courses, and access to training and development.
- Other info: Full-time role with opportunities for personal growth and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a pupil's life while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with behaviour management and supporting pupils with special educational 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.
1:1 Teaching Assistant - Brain Injury & Neurological Needs in Fareham employer: Prospero Teaching
At Prospero Teaching, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our specialist SEND school in Fareham offers unique opportunities for professional growth through free accredited CPD courses and access to our in-house Training & Development Team, ensuring that you can enhance your skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with neurological needs. Join us to be part of a compassionate team that values resilience, collaboration, and the personal development of every staff member.
