Job description

Role: Learning Support Assistant

Location: Chelmsford
Pay Rate: £90 – £130 per day
Start Date: September 2025

Make a Real Impact as a Learning Support Assistant – Chelmsford

GSL Education is looking for enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join secondary schools in Chelmsford. This is a key support role that helps students build confidence, overcome challenges, and make academic progress.

What the Role Involves:
• Supporting pupils with special educational needs, both in and out of the classroom
• Aiding teachers with lesson delivery and behavioural support
• Encouraging positive interaction and independent learning
• Maintaining a safe and focused environment for all learners
• Building supportive, professional relationships with students

Candidate Requirements:
• Experience in a similar role or within an educational environment
• A calm and consistent presence in the classroom
• Strong interpersonal skills and adaptability
• 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.