Learning Support Assistant

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

Job summary

A dedicated special educational needs school in Bordon is seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant to join their team. You will support students with additional needs, creating a positive, nurturing learning environment. Experience is preferred but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Benefits

Opportunities for specialist training

Work with a multi-agency team

CPD opportunities including safeguarding and behaviour management

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one.
• Previous experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential.
• Strong desire to learn about supporting students with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional needs to thrive academically and emotionally.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.
• Promote equality and safeguarding within the learning environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience supporting pupils with Autism

Patience

Flexibility

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C/Level 4 or above

Job description

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Ready to support, inspire, and empower the next generation? Your journey starts here.

Learning Support Assistant

Location: Bordon
Start Date: ASAP/ September 2025
Salary Scale: £13.80 to £15 per hour

Do you have the dedication and enthusiasm to support students in their educational journey?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

A dedicated special educational needs school located in Bordon, is seeking a passionate and committed Learning Support Assistant to join the team for the upcoming academic year.

GSL Education is excited to partner with a caring SEN school dedicated to fostering growth and development for both students and staff in all areas of life.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. You will bring energy, creativity, and enthusiasm into the classroom, supporting students with additional needs to thrive academically and emotionally. You’ll be a calm and dependable presence, capable of inspiring and gently challenging students to reach their full potential. Your role will involve managing priorities effectively under pressure, promoting equality and safeguarding at all times, and demonstrating patience, resilience, and a sense of humour. Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as is a nurturing approach that supports students’ wellbeing. You’ll work closely with teaching staff and wider professionals, building strong, positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues to ensure every child receives the support they need to succeed.

About the Academy:

The school supports pupils aged 4 to 19 with complex learning needs, providing a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. They have a dedicated team of highly trained staff who work closely with each child’s strengths, setting high but achievable expectations. All students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and benefit from a collaborative approach involving therapists, medical professionals, and specialist teachers. A range of on-site therapies, including speech and language, occupational, and physiotherapy, is available to support pupils' individual needs. Personal development—spiritual, moral, social, and cultural—is central to their ethos, helping students gain independence and prepare for adult life. A full-time nurse is also based on site to support pupil well-being.

What you’ll need to be a Learning Support Assistant:

• Strong communication skills – both written and spoken
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism, SEMH, or other additional needs (or a strong desire to learn).
• An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C/Level 4 or above
• Previous experience in a school or educational setting is desirable but not essential – full training and support will be provided!

What We Offer:

• Opportunities to develop expertise in supporting complex learning needs.
• Work closely with a multi-agency team including therapists, medical professionals, and social services.
• Staff trained in emergency medication and First Aid.
• A wide range of CPD opportunities, including safeguarding, e-safety, and behaviour management.
• Specialist training available (e.g., PECS, Attention Autism, pool safety, moving & handling).

Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.

Please be advised that this Learning Support Assistant role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more details or to apply, please contact [e-mail] at GSL Education. To apply for the role of a Learning Support Assistant, please follow the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to submit your application online.