Job description
Job Title: Secondary Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location: Stockport
Salary: Paid to Scale (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Long Term
Do you have the patience, passion, and presence to support secondary students on their path to success?
An excellent secondary school in Stockport is looking for committed and compassionate Learning Support Assistants to join their team on a long-term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who want to make a real difference in the lives of young learners, providing academic and emotional support throughout the school day. Pay is to scale, based on experience.
Key Responsibilities of the Secondary Learning Support Assistant:
- Support students across KS3 and KS4, including those with special educational needs (SEN).
- Work closely with class teachers to adapt lessons and provide targeted support.
- Assist in delivering tailored interventions in literacy, numeracy, and emotional development.
- Build positive, supportive relationships with students to encourage engagement and independence.
- Monitor progress and behaviour, reporting back to teaching and pastoral staff.
- Help create a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.
Requirements of the Secondary Learning Support Assistant:
- Experience working with secondary-aged pupils in a classroom or support role.
- Understanding of SEN and ability to implement support strategies.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A calm, empathetic, and proactive approach.
- A genuine passion for education and student development.
- Have an up-to-date 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).
GSL Education Offers:
- Unique role that bridges primary and secondary education.
- Collaborative leadership and access to CPD opportunities.
- Chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable learners.
If you are ready to support children in reaching their full potential and are passionate about inclusive education, apply today to become a valued Secondary Learning Support Assistant in Stockport.
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.
To apply for the Secondary Learning Support Assistant role or express your interest, click ‘apply now’ and send your updated CV. A consultant will be in touch to discuss your application.