Job description

Shape Young Minds and Build Your Education Career – Join as a Learning Support Assistant in Middlesbrough!
Location: Middlesbrough
Salary: £90 – £120 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long-term | Part-time / Full-time

Do you have a passion for helping children learn, grow, and achieve their full potential?

If so, GSL Education are delighted to offer you the opportunity to join a friendly and inclusive school community in Middlesbrough as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA). If you enjoy making a positive impact on pupils’ academic progress and personal development, this role could be the perfect next step in your education career.

Your Role as a Learning Support Assistant:

  • Provide high-quality classroom assistance across a variety of subjects and year groups.
  • Deliver small group interventions and 1:1 support tailored to individual student needs.
  • Work closely with class teachers to prepare, adapt, and deliver learning activities.
  • Assist pupils with SEN, ensuring inclusive access to the curriculum.
  • Encourage positive behaviour, engagement, and confidence among learners.
  • Help maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.

What You’ll Need as a Learning Support Assistant:

  • Experience supporting children or young people in an educational or care setting.
  • Strong communication, patience, and organisational skills.
  • A proactive, caring, and enthusiastic approach to learning.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers and follow direction.
  • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Why GSL Education?

  • Competitive daily rates.
  • Supportive, professional school environments.
  • Opportunities for training, progression, and long-term placement.

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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

Ready to make a meaningful difference in the classroom? Apply today with GSL Education and become an essential part of a school community dedicated to supporting young learners.