Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location: Eastbourne
Salary: £90 - £100 per day
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Long-term

GSL Education are seeking a dedicated and proactive Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a mainstream primary school in Eastbourne. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity ideal for someone with experience supporting children with additional needs in a classroom setting.

About the Role:
You will work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to support pupils across KS1 and KS2 who require additional guidance to access the curriculum. This may include 1:1 support, small group interventions, or in-class assistance.

This role suits someone calm, nurturing, and ready to encourage confidence and independence in young learners.

Responsibilities:

• Support individual pupils or small groups with their learning and development

• Assist in delivering intervention programmes

• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation

• Liaise with class teachers, SEN staff, and parents as needed

• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment

Requirements:

• Prior experience in a school or education setting is essential

• Understanding of SEN, SEMH, or additional needs is desirable

• Strong communication and team-working skills

• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)

Why Join GSL Education:

• Competitive daily pay rates

• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant

• Opportunities for continued professional development

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 details or to apply, contact Jade Cantlie-King at GSL Education, or click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV.