Learning Support Assistant

Qualifications
Passion for supporting students and commitment to their educational development
Adaptability and eagerness to learn and grow professionally
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Enthusiasm, patience, and a genuine interest in education
Ability to work effectively with students of diverse abilities
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
An up-to-date CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or willingness to apply for one)
Benefits
Learning Support Assistant Salary: £83.33 - £+0 per day
Responsibilities
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with faculty members to enhance the educational experience of students
Your primary responsibilities will include providing support in the classroom, assisting with lesson delivery, and helping students achieve their academic goals
Learning Support Assistant Key Responsibilities
Assist in the preparation and delivery of lessons under the guidance of the subject teacher
Provide one-on-one or small group support to students, including those with special educational needs
Create and maintain a supportive and inclusive learning environment
Help the teacher assess student progress and maintain accurate records
Monitor and assess student performance, providing feedback to support their development
Support the school’s behaviour management policies to ensure a positive learning environment
Assist with maintaining classroom discipline and engaging students in their learning activities
Job description
Job Description

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Learning Support Assistant

Location: Lincolnshire

Learning Support Assistant Salary: £83.33 - £+0 per day

Start Date: October Half Term 2026

Status: Part time

GSL Education’s Lincolnshire branch is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic individuals to join our client secondary school as a Learning Support Assistant starting in the September 2026 term. This role is ideal for those looking to gain valuable experience and support students in a secondary school setting.

Job Summary

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with faculty members to enhance the educational experience of students. Your primary responsibilities will include providing support in the classroom, assisting with lesson delivery, and helping students achieve their academic goals.

Learning Support Assistant Key Responsibilities
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of lessons under the guidance of the subject teacher.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students, including those with special educational needs.
• Create and maintain a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Help the teacher assess student progress and maintain accurate records.
• Monitor and assess student performance, providing feedback to support their development.
• Support the school’s behaviour management policies to ensure a positive learning environment.
• Assist with maintaining classroom discipline and engaging students in their learning activities.

Essential Requirements For Learning Support Assistant
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
• A relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification) is preferred.
• Passion for supporting students and commitment to their educational development.
• Adaptability and eagerness to learn and grow professionally.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Enthusiasm, patience, and a genuine interest in education.
• Ability to work effectively with students of diverse abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• An up-to-date CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or willingness to apply for one).

GSL Education is an independent and ethical recruitment provider, supporting schools across Lincolnshirewith their recruitment needs.

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 an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information or to apply for the position of Learning Support Assistant, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.