Job description
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant – Secondary Focus
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460 – £600 per week
Contract Type: Full time, long-term / Day-to-day
Start Date: Immediately
Are you passionate about supporting secondary-aged students to achieve their full potential? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and proactive Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in Sheffield, supporting students across a range of subjects and learning needs.
About the School:
The school offers a positive and inclusive secondary learning environment where students are encouraged to grow academically and personally. It supports learners from diverse backgrounds and places a strong emphasis on engagement, structure, and tailored support. With a focus on building confidence, resilience, and independence, the school promotes a calm and purposeful atmosphere where students are supported to succeed. Staff work collaboratively to deliver high-quality education and pastoral care.
About the Role:
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to help students access the curriculum and remain engaged in their learning. You will provide targeted academic and pastoral support, helping students overcome barriers to learning and develop positive behaviours in the classroom.
Responsibilities:
• Support students in lessons across a range of secondary subjects, either one-to-one or in small groups.
Assist learners in understanding lesson content and completing classwork.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement in line with school policies.
Help maintain a calm, focused, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and SEN staff to implement support strategies.
Contribute to tailored interventions that meet individual learning needs.
• Encourage students’ confidence, independence, and social development.
Support emotional well-being and motivation throughout the school day.
• Monitor and record student progress where required.
Provide feedback to teaching staff to support ongoing development.
Qualifications:
• Previous experience working with secondary-aged students or in a school-based role is desirable.
Experience supporting SEN or additional learning needs is an advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• A patient, adaptable, and supportive approach.
Confidence in managing a variety of learning needs and behaviours.
• A genuine interest in supporting young people’s education and development.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a secondary school setting. To apply for the position of Learning Support Assistant – Secondary Focus, please submit your CV now!
To work with GSL Education as a Learning Support Assistant – Secondary Focus, you should:
• Have the right to work in the UK.
Provide valid documentation when required.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
References must be education or employment based.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one with GSL Education.
For more information or to apply, please contact Leanne Clark at GSL Education (Leanne.Clark@gsleducation.com) as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a Learning Support Assistant, please apply via the application link.