Learning Support Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Filey; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a committed Learning Support Assistant to work within a secondary school in Filey, UK. The role involves supporting pupils across KS3 and KS4 who require additional academic and pastoral support. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, encouraging positive behaviour, and helping pupils with task completion. Candidates are expected to have experience in supporting students and possess a proactive approach. This position requires knowledge of safeguarding and an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils in a school or education setting.
• Patient, reliable, and proactive approach.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in lessons and intervention sessions.
• Assist teachers with differentiated learning activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement.
• Support pupils with organisation and task completion.

Skills

Supporting pupils

Encouraging positive behaviour

Organisational skills

Job description

GSL Education are recruiting a committed Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work within a secondary school in the Filey area. This role involves supporting pupils across KS3 and KS4 who require additional academic and pastoral support.

About the School

The school promotes inclusive practice and provides structured support for pupils who face barriers to learning. Staff work closely to ensure learners feel supported, engaged, and able to progress confidently.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in lessons and intervention sessions
• Assist teachers with differentiated learning activities
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement
• Support pupils with organisation and task completion

Requirements

• Experience supporting pupils in a school or education setting
• Patient, reliable, and proactive approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply
• 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 an enhanced DBS on the update service.

GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout East and North Yorkshire.

To apply, please contact Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV or apply directly via the GSL Education website.