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 reach their full potential? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and proactive Learning Support Assistant to join a dynamic secondary school in Sheffield.
About the School:
The school is a forward-thinking secondary setting that prides itself on creating a culture of aspiration, respect, and achievement. With a strong emphasis on inclusion, the school supports students from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities, ensuring that every learner receives the guidance and encouragement they need to succeed. Staff work collaboratively to deliver engaging lessons, structured support, and meaningful pastoral care, fostering both academic excellence and personal growth.
About the Role:
As a Learning Support Assistant – Secondary Focus, you will work closely with teachers and pastoral teams to provide targeted support to students across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will play a key role in helping students overcome barriers to learning, both inside and outside the classroom.
Responsibilities:
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to secondary students, reinforcing learning objectives and promoting engagement.
• Assist teachers in delivering lessons, adapting resources to meet the needs of learners with varying abilities.
• Support students with additional needs, including SEND, SEMH, or literacy and numeracy interventions.
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to maintaining a focused and inclusive classroom environment.
• Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to teaching staff as required.
• Encourage students’ confidence, independence, and resilience in their learning journey.
Qualifications:
• Previous experience working with secondary-aged students in a school or similar setting is desirable.
• Understanding of additional learning needs and effective support strategies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• A patient, proactive, and supportive approach to learning.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine impact on students’ academic progress and personal development. To apply for the position of Learning Support Assistant, please submit your CV today.
To work with GSL Education as a Learning Support Assistant – Secondary Focus, you should:
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy 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.