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 young people in a secondary school setting? A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to provide targeted academic and pastoral support to students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
About the School:
The school is a vibrant and forward-thinking secondary setting committed to helping every student reach their potential. With a strong emphasis on inclusion, respect, and high expectations, it provides a structured yet supportive environment where students feel safe, valued, and motivated to succeed. Staff work collaboratively to deliver engaging lessons and targeted interventions, ensuring that learners of all abilities receive the guidance they need to thrive both academically and personally.
About the Role:
As a Learning Support Assistant with a secondary focus, you will work closely with teachers and pastoral teams to support students who require additional help with their learning. You may work one-to-one or with small groups, helping to remove barriers to learning and promote positive engagement in lessons.
Responsibilities:
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to secondary-aged students, helping to reinforce learning objectives and build confidence.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons and adapting resources to meet individual learning needs.
• Support students with additional needs, including SEN, SEMH, or those requiring academic intervention.
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a focused, respectful classroom environment.
• Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Encourage independence, resilience, and active participation in learning.
Qualifications:
• Previous experience working with secondary-aged students in an educational setting is desirable.
• A good understanding of the secondary curriculum.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• A patient, adaptable, and proactive approach to supporting learning.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact during a crucial stage of students’ education. If you are committed to helping young people succeed, we would love to hear from you.
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.