Learning Support Assistant

GSL Education; Hanley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education in Barnsley is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school. You will work with teachers to provide targeted support, helping pupils stay engaged and build confidence through one-to-one or small-group sessions.

Ideal candidates will have experience supporting children or young people, strong communication skills, and a patient, adaptable approach. A safeguarding mindset and DBS checks are required, with two references from within the last two years.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children or young people is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, supportive and adaptable approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Confidence working with pupils who may require additional support.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team.
• Experience within an education or support setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students during lessons.
• Work closely with teachers to support learning and classroom activities.
• Help students understand and complete tasks at an appropriate level.
• Encourage pupils to participate confidently in lessons and school activities.
• Support students with additional learning, communication or pastoral needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and an inclusive classroom environment.
• Share relevant observations and feedback with teachers and support staff.

Job description

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Location: Barnsley

Salary: £460 – £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)

Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time

Start Date: Immediately

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning? A welcoming secondary school in Barnsley is looking for a caring and committed Learning Support Assistant to join their team.

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work alongside teachers to provide targeted support to students in lessons and throughout the school day. You will help pupils stay engaged with their learning, provide one-to-one or small-group assistance where needed and encourage greater confidence and independence. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a practical difference to students' day-to-day experience at school.

About the School

This inclusive secondary school is committed to creating a supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their potential. Staff work collaboratively to maintain high expectations, provide effective pastoral support and ensure pupils have the guidance they need to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students during lessons.


• Work closely with teachers to support learning and classroom activities.


• Help students understand and complete tasks at an appropriate level.


• Encourage pupils to participate confidently in lessons and school activities.


• Support students with additional learning, communication or pastoral needs.


• Promote positive behaviour and an inclusive classroom environment.


• Share relevant observations and feedback with teachers and support staff.

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children or young people is desirable.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• A patient, supportive and adaptable approach.


• Ability to build positive professional relationships with students.


• Confidence working with pupils who may require additional support.


• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team.


• Experience within an education or support setting is advantageous.

To work with GSL Education as a Learning Support Assistant, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.


• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.


• Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.

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.

We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses.