Job description
Learning Support Assistant
Location: Dover, Kent
Salary Scale: £93.33+ per day, depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long-term/Flexible
Make a difference every day. Help every child reach their potential.
Are you passionate about helping children grow in confidence, overcome challenges and achieve things they never thought possible?
GSL Education Kent are looking for caring, patient and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to work across a range of specialist schools and educational settings in Dover, supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
This is an opportunity to do genuinely meaningful work, build rewarding relationships and play an important role in helping every child feel understood, supported and valued.
Whether you’re an experienced Learning Support Assistant looking for your next opportunity or someone with transferable skills who wants to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Why consider a role with us?
Rewarding work that matters
Be part of a child’s journey as they develop new skills, build independence and grow in confidence. Every achievement matters, and you could be the person who helps make it happen.
Opportunities to suit you
With a range of vacancies across different settings, we can help you explore opportunities that align with your experience, availability and career goals. Depending on current vacancies, options may include day-to-day supply, short-term assignments and longer-term placements.
Develop your skills and experience
Gain valuable experience supporting pupils with a variety of additional needs, strengthen your skills and build a rewarding career in education.
Support throughout your journey
Our recruitment team will work with you to understand what you’re looking for and help identify suitable opportunities, keeping you informed as vacancies arise.
What will you be doing?
As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll help create a positive, inclusive and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, encouraged and ready to learn.
Your responsibilities may include:
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Supporting pupils with their learning on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
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Helping children develop communication, social skills and independence.
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Providing reassurance and encouragement to pupils who may find learning or certain situations challenging.
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Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, sensory needs and social, emotional and mental health needs.
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Working alongside teachers and other professionals to support individual learning goals.
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Encouraging positive engagement, celebrating achievements and helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.
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Adapting your approach to meet each child’s individual needs.
No two children are the same, and no two days are exactly alike. Your patience, consistency and encouragement can make a lasting difference.
What makes a great Learning Support Assistant?
We’re looking for people who are:
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Patient, compassionate and understanding.
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Positive, reliable and enthusiastic.
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Adaptable and able to respond calmly to changing situations.
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Confident building trusting, professional relationships with children and colleagues.
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Passionate about inclusion and helping every child reach their potential.
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Willing to learn, take guidance and work collaboratively as part of a team.
Previous experience in a school or SEN setting is an advantage, but transferable experience from childcare, care, residential support, youth work or similar roles may also be valuable. Requirements will vary depending on the individual vacancy.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle would be preferable, as some schools are located in more remote areas and may not be easily accessible by public transport.
Above all, we’re looking for people who genuinely care about helping children succeed.
Ready to make a difference?
If you’re looking for a role where your work has real purpose, where progress is worth celebrating and where you can help children build brighter futures, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your full and up-to-date CV, and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity.
Whether you’re looking for flexible work, regular assignments or a longer-term opportunity, get in touch with Kate at GSL Education Kent to discuss our current Learning Support Assistant vacancies in Dover.