Learning Support Assistant

GSL Education; Fareham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a welcoming secondary school in Fareham. The role focuses on supporting students with additional learning needs and helping them build confidence and independence.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, adapt learning with teachers, promote engagement and foster positive behaviour. The position is permanent, starting September or October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people; school experience desirable.
• Patient, compassionate and resilient.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Committed to helping every student achieve their personal best.
• Able to work effectively as part of a collaborative staff team.
• Genuine passion for education and supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Working closely with teachers to adapt learning and promote engagement.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and building strong relationships with students.
• Providing emotional, social and academic support throughout the school day.
• Assisting with the implementation of EHCPs and personalised learning strategies.
• Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every student can flourish.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Experience with children or young people

Job description

Overview

Learning Support Assistant - Secondary School — Fareham

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) • Contract: Full-Time | Permanent • Start Date: September or October 2026

About the School

GSL Education is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Fareham that is committed to unlocking every student\'s potential and creating opportunities for success. Guided by values of aspiration, resilience and kindness, the school places equal importance on academic achievement and personal development, ensuring every student feels valued, supported and inspired to thrive.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a highly supportive pastoral team on a permanent basis from September or October 2026.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students with a range of additional learning needs, helping them to develop confidence, independence and achieve their full potential.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Working closely with teachers to adapt learning and promote engagement.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and building strong relationships with students.
• Providing emotional, social and academic support throughout the school day.
• Assisting with the implementation of EHCPs and personalised learning strategies.
• Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every student can flourish.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people (school experience is desirable but not essential).
• Is patient, compassionate and resilient.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is committed to helping every student achieve their personal best.
• Can work effectively as part of a collaborative staff team.
• Has a genuine passion for education and supporting young people.