Job description
Specialist Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £95 - £100 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Do you have the compassion, drive, and resilience to support learners with Special Needs?
GSL Education seeks a caring Specialist Learning Support Assistant to work in a well-established SEN school in Chesterfield, supporting pupils with complex additional needs. This full-time role, offering £95 – £100 per day, requires a confident driver due to potential off-site activities and transport duties.
As a Specialist Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils aged 4–19 with a range of Special Educational Needs, including autism, communication difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health needs. You will play a vital role in creating a structured, inclusive, and nurturing environment that enables every learner to thrive.
Responsibilities of the Specialist Learning Support Assistant:
- Provide tailored 1:1 or small group support for pupils with EHCPs.
- Assist in delivering individualised education programmes under the guidance of teaching staff.
- Support pupils in developing emotional regulation, communication, and independence.
- Contribute to classroom activities, sensory integration, and therapeutic routines.
- Escort pupils during community-based learning or transport when necessary.
- Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and wellbeing.
- Promote positive behaviour in line with school policies and training.
Skills & Qualification:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEN (essential).
- A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to supporting behaviour and communication.
- Must be a driver with access to a vehicle (essential).
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Relevant training (e.g., Team Teach, Autism Awareness) is desirable but not essential.
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Why Join GSL Education?
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression.
- Supportive and welcoming school communities.
- Flexible working options to suit your needs.
If you are a dedicated Specialist Learning Support Assistant, passionate about supporting the development of young learners and ready to make a difference in a vibrant primary school setting, we would love to hear from you.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and 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, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the Specialist Learning Support Assistant (LSA) role in Chesterfield, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.