Academic Support Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Academic Support Assistant
Location: Fareham, Hampshire
Salary: £12.82 per hour
Start Date: Immediate / September 2025 start
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (Part-time can be arranged for the right candidate)

Are you passionate about supporting young people in their education? Do you enjoy helping students overcome learning barriers and reach their potential?

GSL Education are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Academic Support Assistant to work in a mainstream secondary school in Fareham, Hampshire.

This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are eager to provide academic support to students in a structured and nurturing school environment. You will be supporting learners across different subjects, either in-class, one-to-one, or in small groups, helping them to access the curriculum and develop their skills and confidence.

As an Academic Support Assistant, your responsibilities will be:

• Deliver focused academic support to students across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
• Work alongside teachers to provide inclusive, high-quality education.
• Support students during lessons and through targeted interventions.
• Adapt learning materials and activities to suit varying needs.
• Track student progress and communicate with teaching staff.
• Foster a positive and supportive learning environment for all pupils.

Requirements for an Academic Support Assistant:

• Previous experience working in education or academic support preferred.
• SEN experience is an added bonus.
• CACHE Level 2/3 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Teaching Assistant or Childcare.
• A degree in Psychology, SEN, Counselling, Education or similar field.
• Excellent communication, literacy, and numeracy skills.
• Adaptable, reliable, and patient when working with students.
• Commitment to supporting the learning and development of young people.
• A valid enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and 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, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the Academic 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.