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 their secondary education journey? A welcoming and forward-thinking secondary school in Sheffield is seeking a committed Learning Support Assistant to provide targeted support and help students achieve their full academic and personal potential.
About the School:
The school is a vibrant and inclusive secondary setting that prides itself on fostering ambition, respect, and resilience among its students. It serves a diverse community and is committed to delivering high-quality teaching alongside tailored support interventions. With a strong pastoral system and collaborative staff culture, the school ensures that every learner receives the guidance and encouragement needed to thrive both academically and socially.
About the Role:
As a Learning Support Assistant with a secondary focus, you will work closely with teachers and pastoral teams to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will provide in-class assistance, small group interventions, and one-to-one support for students who require additional help with their learning, behaviour, or engagement.
Responsibilities:
• Provide in-class support to students across a range of secondary subjects, ensuring they remain engaged and on task.
• Deliver targeted interventions to individuals or small groups to support academic progress.
• Assist teachers in adapting resources and lesson materials to meet diverse learning needs.
• Support students with additional learning needs, including SEND, SEMH, or literacy and numeracy gaps.
• Promote positive behaviour and help maintain a focused, respectful classroom environment.
• Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to teaching staff and SENCO where required.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and motivation in learners.
Qualifications:
• Previous experience working with secondary-aged students in a school or similar setting is desirable.
• A strong understanding of supporting learners with additional needs.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, adaptable, and proactive approach to supporting young people.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ education and development. To apply for the position of Learning Support Assistant, please submit your CV now!
To work with GSL Education as a Learning Support Assistant, 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.