Learning Support Assistant

GSL Education; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is looking for a passionate SEN Learning Support Assistant in Waterlooville. The role involves providing personalized support to students with special educational needs, collaborating with teachers, and monitoring academic progress while fostering a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Support from dedicated consultants

Qualifications

• Experience with special needs students preferred.
• Right to work in the UK required.
• DBS registered to the update service or willing to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to a specific student with learning needs.
• Assist in the implementation of individualised education plans.
• Monitor and track the student's progress.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

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18.06.2025

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Job Description:

GSL Education is looking to appoint a passionate SEN Learning Support Assistant for a position at a school in Waterlooville. In this key role, you will provide personalised support to students with SEN, helping to advance their academic and social development. Drawing on your extensive qualifications and experience, you will be a source of guidance and encouragement, assisting students with learning difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health challenges, as well as SEND, in unlocking their potential and achieving their goals.

About the Role:

• Salary Scale: £13.68 to £14.88 per hour
• Start Date: ASAP
• As a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant you will provide one-to-one support to a specific student with learning needs.
• Assist in the implementation of individualised education plans.
• As a Learning Support Assistant, you will collaborate with teachers, Special Education Coordinators, and other professionals to support the student effectively.
• Foster a positive and supportive relationship with the student to promote their well-being and engagement.
• As a Learning Support Assistant, you will monitor and track the student's progress, providing feedback to the teacher and parents as needed.
• Collaborate with other professionals to ensure a holistic support system.

Requirements for theSEN Learning Support Assistant Role:

• Willingness and openness to working with students in a one-on-one setting and in small groups who has learning difficulties.
• The capability to arrange educational activities based on student proficiency with assistance from a teacher.
• Right to work in UK.
• Development of social skills and assistance with individual needs.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Providing counselling and academic help.
• Though not a prerequisite, experience working with young individuals with special needs is preferred.

To work with GSL Education as a SEN 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 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education

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 SEN 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 information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of SEN Learning Support Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to apply online.