Job description
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Eastbourne
Salary: £90 - £100 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Are you ready to make a positive difference in a student’s daily school life?
GSL Education are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a nurturing school in Eastbourne. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with experience supporting young people with additional needs who’s looking to grow in a school setting.
About the Role:
As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll work 1:1 or in small groups to support pupils with a range of learning difficulties or SEN. You’ll be helping pupils stay engaged, calm, and confident, while supporting the teacher to maintain a positive classroom environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide tailored support to pupils who may have autism, ADHD, or communication needs
• Help pupils stay focused and overcome barriers to learning
• Use visual resources, structured routines, and simple strategies to aid understanding
• Encourage independence and confidence in pupils
• Work closely with class teachers and SEN staff to deliver learning plans
Job Requirements:
• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN (in schools, care, or youth work)
• Calm, caring, and consistent approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable and proactive attitude
• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply for one)
What We Offer:
• Daily pay ranging from £90 to £100
• A welcoming school environment and hands-on support
• Valuable experience working in a classroom setting
• Guidance and support from friendly GSL consultants
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.
For more information about the position, please contact Jade Cantlie-King at GSL Education.
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.