Job description
Job Title: Secondary LSA
Location: Fareham, Hampshire
Salary: £12.82 per hour
Start Date: Immediate or September 2025
Contract: Full-time
Are you looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people?
GSL Education are currently recruiting for a full-time Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work in a secondary school in Fareham, Hampshire. We welcome applications from both experienced support staff and enthusiastic individuals keen to develop their experience in education. University students seeking term-time work are also encouraged to apply.
About the Role:
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will help students with additional learning needs, behaviour challenges, or those requiring extra academic guidance to engage fully in their learning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored support to individual students and small groups to ensure equal access to the curriculum.
- Work collaboratively with teachers to adapt lesson materials and learning strategies to suit pupils’ needs.
- Encourage positive behaviour and help students develop essential social and organisational skills.
- Assist in monitoring student progress and maintaining accurate support records.
- Support students with varying needs, including those with mild learning difficulties, EAL (English as an Additional Language), or SEMH challenges.
- Act as a mentor and role model for students, promoting confidence and resilience.
- Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and ensure student welfare at all times.
Job Requirements:
- University students studying education, psychology, or related fields are encouraged to apply, as this role offers valuable classroom experience.
- Previous experience in an educational, childcare, or youth setting is desirable but not essential.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong rapport.
- Flexible, patient, and enthusiastic approach to supporting learning and wellbeing.
- Willingness to learn and undertake relevant training.
- A degree, or current enrolment in university-level study (especially in Education, Psychology, or related fields), is welcome.
- Strong commitment to inclusion and helping all students achieve their best.
- 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).
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly rate of £12.82 with opportunities for professional development.
- Full-time position with flexible start – immediate or September 2025.
- Ideal stepping stone into teaching, educational psychology, or youth work.
- Dedicated consultant support and access to ongoing CPD opportunities.
If you're ready to make a difference in a young person’s life while building your own skills and experience, apply now with your CV to become a Secondary LSA in Fareham. Don’t forget to spread the word – our referral bonus awaits!
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that 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, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Secondary LSA’ in a secondary schoolrole, 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.
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