Job description
Midday Learning Support Assistant
Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £95 - £100 Per Day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Day-to-Day/Long Term, Full-time/Part-time
Do you have a nurturing and calm approach to supporting children with special educational needs?
If so, GSL Education are looking to appoint a dedicated and caring Midday Learning Support Assistant for a September 2025 start in Chesterfield. This position is ideal for someone with experience in SEN settings who is seeking a flexible role during school hours.
As a Midday Learning Support Assistant (Midday LSA), you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, care, and inclusion of pupils with SEN during their midday breaks. Working alongside teaching and support staff, you will help maintain a structured and supportive environment both in the dining hall and during playground activities.
What you have to do as a Midday Learning Support Assistant:
- Supervise children with SEN during lunch and break times.
- Provide one-to-one or small group care and support.
- Promote safe and positive play experiences.
- Support with personal care where required.
- Monitor and encourage appropriate social interactions.
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and SEN staff.
- Record and report observations to teaching staff.
- Ensure pupils feel secure, listened to, and valued during unstructured times.
Midday LSA Requirements:
- Experience working with children, ideally in SEN or pastoral support or as Midday Learning Support Assistant roles.
- CACHE Level 2/3 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Teaching Assistant or Childcare.
- A degree in Psychology, Education or a similar field.
- A calm, patient, and understanding manner.
- Must be a driver and have a full UK driving licence – essential for travelling between sites.
- Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one.
Why Join GSL?
- Competitive daily pay based on your experience and qualifications.
- Flexibility to fit your personal schedule.
- Professional guidance and ongoing support from dedicated consultants.
- Access to training and development opportunities.
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 Midday Learning Support Assistant role, 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.