Job description
Learning Support Assistant – Secondary School | Central Southampton
Are you passionate about supporting young people in education? Are you looking for a varied, rewarding role this September?
GSL Education is looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school located in central Southampton. This full-time role is set to begin in September, with interviews being held next week, offering a swift and smooth hiring process for the right candidate.
The Role:
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be instrumental in helping students access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their potential. This is a diverse and flexible role, where your day might start by supporting a classroom teacher during lessons and later shift to working with individual students who have additional learning needs, such as autism, ADHD, or social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing classroom support across a range of subjects and year groups
- Delivering 1:1 or small group interventions tailored to individual learning needs
- Assisting with lesson planning and resource preparation
- Helping students to build self-esteem, resilience and engagement with learning
- Supporting behaviour management strategies in line with school policies
- Working closely with SENCOs, teachers, and pastoral teams
About the School:
This central Southampton secondary school is committed to inclusion, aspiration, and respect. Staff are united in their mission to provide a high-quality education in a nurturing and supportive environment. The school fosters a culture where every student is encouraged to thrive both academically and personally regardless of their starting point.
Why Work with GSL Education?
With over 25 years of experience in the education sector, GSL Education is a nationally respected agency committed to helping educators find roles that support both their professional development and personal goals.
Here’s what you can expect from us:
- A dedicated and experienced education consultant to guide you
- Full interview preparation and application support
- Long-term roles with the potential for career progression
- Strong partnerships with schools across Hampshire and the South Coast
- A friendly, honest and ethical approach to recruitment
- We don’t just place candidates we invest in your success.
Ideal Candidate:
- Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a school setting
- A genuine interest in supporting students with additional needs
- Positive, adaptable, and resilient attitude
- A Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through GSL
Apply Now!
Start your journey into a fulfilling role in education this September. Interviews are taking place next week, so don’t delay – apply today to join a passionate and supportive team in central Southampton.
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