Learning Support Assistant

Work as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) in Bournemouth!

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full time/Permanent

Are you passionate about supporting students and helping them achieve their full potential? GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to provide valuable support in a local school based in Bournemouth starting immediately.

About the School:

The school are committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for students with moderate to severe learning difficulties. They believe in the power of education to transform lives, and their dedicated team plays a key role in helping the students reach their full potential. With a strong focus on inclusivity and respect, the school offers a wide range of facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, multi-sensory rooms, and specialised therapy spaces, alongside a rich curriculum that spans from Early Years to Post 16. Students benefit from small class sizes, collaborative planning between teachers and therapists, and a variety of enrichment activities designed to build confidence, independence, and personal growth.

About the Role:

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils across the curriculum. You will assist in delivering lessons, provide one-to-one or small group support, and help foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one or small group support to students across the curriculum.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Support students’ social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Help manage classroom behaviour and encourage positive attitudes.
• Prepare and organise classroom resources and learning materials.
• Monitor student progress and share observations with teaching staff.
• Promote independence and confidence in learning.
• Supervise students during breaks or lunchtimes when required.
• Assist with school trips and extracurricular activities.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children in a UK school or similar setting.
• A degree in Education, Psychology or a similar field is desirable but not mandatory.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach to supporting children.
• Relevant qualifications such as CACHE Level 2/3, NVQ Level 2/3, or equivalent (desirable).
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies.

If you are passionate about supporting students’ learning and development as a Learning Support Assistant in Bournemouth, and are eager to make a meaningful impact in helping pupils reach their full potential, please submit your CV today!

To work with GSL Education as a Learning Support Assistant, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.

Please be advised that this role requires 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 register your interest in the "Learning Support Assistant" 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.