Learning Support Assistant - Secondary School

Master Class Education; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for education professionals is seeking a Learning Support Assistant in Chichester. The role involves supporting students with additional learning needs in a welcoming secondary school. Candidates should have experience with children or young people, a nurturing approach, and good communication skills. This position offers weekly pay, flexible work options, and a supportive environment for personal development. If you're passionate about making a difference, apply today.

Benefits

Weekly pay (PAYE)

Fantastic holiday scheme

Flexible working options

Access to CPD-recognised training

Experience across various local schools

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN, education, care, or youth work is preferred.
• Must have empathy and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students' learning and emotional wellbeing.
• Provide tailored support in-class and in small groups.
• Assist with personal care as required.
• Promote inclusion and facilitate a safe learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Patient, empathetic, and resilient approach

Ability to work effectively as part of a secondary SEN team

Understanding of SEND or willingness to learn

Job description

Learning Support Assistant – Secondary School

Location: Chichester
Pay: £89-£95 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, term-time
Start Date: ASAP

Masterclass Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Chichester to recruit a caring and committed Learning Support Assistant. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to support young people with additional learning needs in a school that values nurture, inclusion, and individual progress, and provides a supportive environment for staff to develop and succeed.

Whether you are an experienced Learning Support Assistant, have SEN or care experience, or are looking to develop your career within education, this school offers a nurturing and supportive environment in which to thrive.

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and the SEN/Inclusion team to provide tailored support to students across Key Stages 3 and 4. This includes in-class support, small group work, and one-to-one intervention for pupils with a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties.

You will be fully immersed in the daily life of the school and encouraged to take a proactive, caring approach, becoming a valued member of the wider support team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students' learning, development, and emotional wellbeing
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to meet individual learning needs
• Assist students to access the secondary curriculum in a meaningful way
• Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students and staff
• Work collaboratively with teachers to adapt activities and resources
• Promote inclusion and ensure every student feels safe and supported
• Support personal care where required
• Help create a calm, safe, and structured learning environment

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience working with children or young people (SEN, education, care, or youth work)
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• An understanding of SEND or a genuine willingness to learn
• The ability to work effectively as part of a secondary SEN team
• A passion for supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning

Why Work with Masterclass Education?

Masterclass Education provides a unique, personal, and bespoke service to both schools and education professionals across the UK. We work with primary, secondary, and SEN schools, offering daily supply, short-term, and long-term roles.

We Offer

• Weekly pay (PAYE)
• A fantastic holiday scheme
• Flexible working options to suit your personal circumstances
• Specialist education consultants offering ongoing advice and support
• Free access to the MCE Learning Portal, with CPD-recognised training including Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Child Development, Violence Reduction, and more
• Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of local schools

Masterclass Education is proud to be part of the REC and Crown Commercial Service, delivering a trusted and high-quality recruitment service.

If you're looking for a rewarding Learning Support Assistant role where you can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start your journey with Masterclass Education