Job description
Specialist Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location: High Peak
Salary: £95 - £100 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of students with additional needs?
GSL Education are looking for a dedicated and empathetic Specialist Learning Support Assistant to join a respected SEN school in High Peak. This full-time opportunity offers a daily rate of £95–£100 and is ideal for individuals who are confident drivers, as the role may include off-site learning and transport support.
In this role, you will provide essential support to pupils aged 4–19 with a range of complex needs, including autism, communication challenges, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) difficulties. Working alongside experienced staff, you will help build a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment where each student can flourish both academically and personally.
Responsibilities of the Specialist Learning Support Assistant:
- Deliver personalised 1:1 or small group support for students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
- Help implement customised learning plans alongside the class teacher to meet individual pupil needs.
- Encourage and guide pupils in building communication skills, emotional resilience, and greater independence.
- Take an active role in classroom engagement, including sensory-based activities and therapeutic interventions.
- Accompany students on educational outings and assist with transport arrangements when required.
- Keep detailed logs of student progress, behaviour, and wellbeing to support ongoing development.
- Foster a calm, respectful learning environment by reinforcing positive behaviour strategies in line with school expectations.
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 High Peak, 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.