Job description
Full – Time Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Basingstoke, Hampshire
Do you have a passion for making a real difference in students’ educational journeys?
GSL Education are excited to present a fantastic opportunity for a Full-Time Learning Support Assistant (LSA) at a secondary school in Basingstoke. This rewarding role offers an annual salary between £17,500 and £19,500, giving you the chance to positively impact students' learning experiences. The position is set to begin immediately, or once the successful candidate completes their notice period. If you're a compassionate and resilient individual, eager to provide both in-class and small group support, this role is the perfect fit for you.
Responsibilities:
- Offer immediate on-call support to students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs throughout the school.
- Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and external specialists to create and deliver effective interventions.
- Assist in de-escalating challenging situations while providing one-on-one emotional support to students.
- Cultivate a safe, inclusive space that encourages resilience, boosts self-esteem, and supports positive behaviour.
- Keep detailed and accurate records of welfare incidents and track student progress.
Requirements:
- Display resilience and patience while assisting students with diverse needs, including those with EHCPs.
- Experience in a similar role or working with children in an educational or support environment is advantageous.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
- A true passion for supporting students in overcoming learning challenges and reaching their full potential.
- Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘LSA’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Basingstoke!
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 ‘LSA’ in a secondary schoolrole, 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.