Job description
Job Title: 1:1 Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location: Barnsley
Salary: £90 - £100 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-Day / Long-Term, Full-Time / Part-Time
Are You a Dedicated and Compassionate Educator Passionate About Supporting Individual Student Needs?
Do you have the patience, commitment and expertise to provide tailored one-to-one support to students with additional learning needs? If so, GSL Education invites you to apply for the role of Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a nurturing and inclusive school in Barnsley. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a student’s educational journey, fostering confidence, independence and academic progress.
About the Role:
As the 1:1 Learning Support Assistant (LSA), you will work closely with a specific student requiring additional academic and emotional support, ensuring their learning experience is engaging, structured and accessible. You will provide personalised assistance, adapting teaching strategies to suit their individual needs and working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and support staff to deliver a consistent and tailored learning plan.
Responsibilities of a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant (LSA):
- Provide individualised academic and emotional support to a student with additional needs.
- Implement personalised learning strategies to enhance engagement and understanding.
- Assist with classroom activities, differentiated learning tasks and structured interventions.
- Support the student in developing social skills, independence and positive learning behaviours.
- Adapt resources and teaching materials to ensure inclusivity and accessibility.
- Monitor and assess the student's progress, providing feedback to teachers and SEN staff.
- Foster a nurturing and supportive learning environment, promoting confidence and self-esteem.
- Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Encourage the student’s participation in class discussions, group activities and wider school experiences.
- Maintain safeguarding and wellbeing protocols, ensuring the student's safety and comfort at all times.
Job Requirements of the 1:1 Learning Support Assistant (LSA):
- Previous experience as a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant or in a similar SEN support role.
- A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) is desirable but not essential.
- A solid understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly in Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, or other learning difficulties.
- The ability to tailor learning approaches, implement behaviour strategies and support emotional regulation.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and motivate students effectively.
- A genuine passion for inclusive education and helping young learners reach their full potential.
- Have an updated CV (with two relevant references from the last two years and covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Why Join GSL Education?
- Receive a daily pay rate ranging from £90 to £100, based on your experience and qualifications.
- Opportunity to work in a variety of educational settings, gaining valuable experience.
- A dedicated team offering ongoing support and professional development opportunities.
- The chance to make a tangible difference in students’ lives and contribute to their academic and personal growth.
- Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle and career aspirations.
If you are a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Learning Support Assistant ready to empower and inspire a young learner, we invite you to apply.
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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘1:1 Learning Support Assistant (LSA)’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.