Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Ashington
Pay: £110-£125 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term

Ready to support secondary pupils in building confidence, resilience, and academic success?

GSL Education are recruiting a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work within secondary schools in Ashington . This role would suit a patient and reliable individual who has experience supporting secondary-aged learners and can provide tailored assistance to pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

The Learning Support Assistant will focus on helping students access learning, build confidence, and overcome barriers that may affect their progress.

Responsibilities of LSA:

* Provide one-to-one and small-group support for secondary-aged students with SEN
* Assist learners in accessing classroom tasks and understanding lesson activities
* Encourage positive behaviour, confidence, and active participation in learning
* Work alongside teachers to adapt support based on individual student needs
* Help students develop independence, organisation, and communication skills
* Contribute to a structured and inclusive classroom environment

Requirements for LSA:

* Experience working with secondary-aged learners is essential
* Previous experience supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is essential
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Ability to remain calm, patient, and professional in challenging situations
* Flexible and proactive approach to supporting learning and behaviour
* Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Why Join GSL Education:

* Daily remuneration pay between £110-£125 , depending on experience
* Gain focused experience supporting secondary learners with additional needs
* Develop practical skills in SEN support, behaviour guidance, and classroom assistance
* Work with consultants who understand education recruitment and placement needs
* Help students build confidence, independence, and positive learning habits

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 throughout the UK.

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.