Learning Support Assistant

GSL Education; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is hiring a Learning Support Assistant in Maidstone, Kent. The role involves supporting pupils with SEND through one-to-one and small-group activities, helping them access learning and build confidence daily.

You will work with teachers to plan personalised goals, reinforce learning strategies, and foster a positive, nurturing classroom environment across various settings.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND in educational settings.
• Ability to adapt to students with diverse learning needs.
• Strong communication with pupils, parents and staff.
• Commitment to an inclusive classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• One-to-one and small-group support to help pupils access learning activities.
• Encourage development of communication, social skills and independence.
• Provide reassurance to pupils facing unfamiliar or challenging situations.
• Support pupils with additional needs including autism, ADHD, sensory and SEMH needs.
• Work with teachers and other professionals toward individual learning goals.
• Promote engagement, celebrate progress and help pupils overcome barriers to learning.
• Adapt support to reflect each child's individual needs and abilities.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Flexible

Positive attitude

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Location: Maidstone, Kent
Salary Scale: £93.33+ per day, depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-term/Flexible

Make a difference every day. Help every child reach their potential.

Are you passionate about helping children grow in confidence, overcome challenges and achieve things they never thought possible?

GSL Education is seeking caring, patient and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to work across a range of specialist schools and educational settings in Maidstone, supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in pupils' lives, build rewarding relationships and help children feel understood, supported and valued throughout their educational journey.

Whether you already have experience as a Learning Support Assistant or have transferable skills from another caring or support-based role, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your experience in education.

Why consider a role with us?

Rewarding work that matters

Help pupils celebrate achievements, develop new skills and become more independent. Your encouragement and support can make a real difference to their confidence and progress.

Opportunities to suit you

We work with a range of educational settings and can help you explore opportunities that suit your experience, availability and career goals. Depending on current vacancies, roles may include day-to-day supply, short-term assignments and longer-term placements.

Develop your skills and experience

Build your knowledge of SEND, strengthen your classroom support skills and gain valuable experience working with children with different learning needs.

Support throughout your journey

Our recruitment team will take the time to understand what you're looking for and help identify suitable opportunities, keeping you informed as relevant vacancies become available.

What will you be doing?

As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll help create a positive, inclusive and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, encouraged and ready to learn.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to help pupils access learning activities.
• Encouraging children to develop communication, social skills and independence.
• Offering reassurance and guidance to pupils who find learning or unfamiliar situations challenging.
• Supporting pupils with additional needs, including autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, sensory needs and social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Working alongside teachers and other professionals to help pupils work towards individual learning goals.
• Promoting positive engagement, celebrating progress and helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.
• Adapting your support to reflect each child's individual needs and abilities.

Every pupil has different strengths and challenges. Your patience, consistency and encouragement can help them feel more confident and achieve meaningful progress.

What makes a great Learning Support Assistant?

We're looking for people who are:

• Patient, compassionate and understanding.
• Positive, dependable and enthusiastic.
• Flexible and able to respond calmly to changing situations.
• Confident building positive, profes