Job description
Role: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Southend-on-Sea
Pay Rate: £90 – £130 per day
Start Date: September 2025
Support Students to Succeed as a Learning Support Assistant!
GSL Education is looking to appoint committed Learning Support Assistants to join secondary schools in Southend-on-Sea. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.
Responsibilities Will Include:
• Working one-to-one or in small groups to support students with additional needs
• Assisting teachers in delivering lessons and managing classroom behaviour
• Helping students build confidence and stay engaged in their learning
• Supporting the implementation of EHCPs and intervention strategies
• Promoting a positive, respectful, and inclusive school culture
What You’ll Need:
• Experience working with secondary-aged students, ideally in an SEN capacity
• A patient, encouraging, and team-focused approach
• Adaptability in responding to a range of learning needs
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply through GSL Education)
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.
For more information or to register your interest in the 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.