Learning Support Assistant - Inspire & Empower Students

GSL Education - Chelmsford; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Ongoing training

Long‑term career opportunities

Job summary

GSL Education - Chelmsford are seeking enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to support students within a SEND school setting in Southend. You will help pupils access the curriculum, build confidence, and develop independence alongside teachers and support staff.

The role offers competitive daily pay, ongoing training, and long‑term opportunities within education. Experience in education or related roles is desirable, and safeguarding checks including enhanced DBS are required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with secondary-aged students and staff.
• Patience, resilience, and adaptability.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people and education.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience in education, coaching, youth work, mentoring, care, or support work is desirable but not essential.
• Relevant qualifications are advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support to students.
• Support students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups where required.
• Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement, and participation in learning.
• Support students with organisation, study skills, and independent learning.
• Help students prepare for assessments, coursework, and examinations.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Patience and resilience

Adaptability

Teamwork

Passion for education

Education

Relevant qualifications advantageous

Job description

GSL Education - Chelmsford are seeking enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to support students within a SEND school setting in Southend. You will help pupils access the curriculum, build confidence, and develop independence alongside teachers and support staff.

The role offers competitive daily pay, ongoing training, and long‑term opportunities within education. Experience in education or related roles is desirable, and safeguarding checks including enhanced DBS are required.