Job description
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Secondary School
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Pay: £90 – £120 per day
Start Date: ASAP
The Role:
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Provide 1:1 and small group support to students, particularly those who use BSL to communicate.
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Assist with classroom activities, ensuring students can access the curriculum fully.
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Work closely with teaching staff and the SENCO to adapt learning resources and strategies.
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Support students’ social and emotional development, helping build confidence and independence.
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Promote inclusion and ensure all learners are engaged in their learning.
What We’re Looking For:
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BSL Level 1 qualification is essential.
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Previous experience supporting young people with SEN or hearing impairments is highly desirable.
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A patient, empathetic, and positive approach to supporting students.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff and families.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay rates
- Access to CPD training library with over £8000 worth of courses.
- Here at GSL we support your professional development.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and advancement
- An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch within 24 hours.
We look forward to hearing from you!