Job description
Are you passionate about supporting children's learning and development?
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Salary: £12.82 per hour
Start Date: Easter 2025 or September 2025 start
Contract: Full-time, permanent (part-time can also be arranged for the right candidate)
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a vibrant mainstream primary school in Southampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside dedicated teaching staff and help shape the learning journey of young learners.
About the Role:
As a Learning Support Assistant (LSA), you will provide essential classroom and individual support to pupils across Key Stages 1 and 2. You’ll assist with learning activities, ensure children remain engaged and supported, and help maintain a positive, inclusive environment. Experience with SEN pupils is highly desirable, but not essential.
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support, ensuring students stay engaged and on task.
- Assist in delivering differentiated lesson plans and adapting materials to suit individual learning needs.
- Support students with literacy, numeracy, and communication skills, helping them gain confidence in their abilities.
- Encourage positive behaviour and support students with social and emotional development.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and SEN staff to create an inclusive classroom environment.
- Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teachers and SENCOs to tailor support strategies.
- Assist with classroom organisation, including preparing learning materials and resources.
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Job Requirements:
- Previous experience in a Learning Support, Teaching Assistant, or similar role.
- Understanding of learning difficulties and SEN needs, including Speech and Language Delays, Autism, and ADHD.
- Individuals with experience supporting children in educational or care settings
- University students looking for hands-on experience in a school environment
- Applicants with SEN knowledge or transferable care/support skills
- Enthusiastic candidates eager to contribute to pupils’ development and wellbeing.
- Have an updated CV (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?
- Competitive pay rate of £12.82 per hour.
- Work within a welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school.
- Full-time and part-time options available, offering flexibility for the right candidate.
- A dedicated consultant to support your professional journey.
Apply Now!
If you’re committed to helping children thrive and want to be part of a supportive educational team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to begin your journey as a Learning Support Assistant in Southampton!
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 ‘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.