Learning Support Assistant


Company 

GSL Education - Southampton

Location 

Portsmouth

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

£13 - £15 Per Hour

Job Requirements/Description

Do you like helping children with special needs to thrive? Are you excited about being a positive role model in a child s life?

Then we have the role for you!

GSL have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to work in a friendly secondary school in Portsmouth. This special school caters for pupils aged 11-16 years who have complex learning difficulties. In addition to their learning difficulties, some pupils have other needs associated with autistic spectrum condition, medical conditions, speech, language and communication difficulties.

A suitable candidate will have experience working with children who have complex learning difficulties or a desire to gain experience within this area. The school are looking for a positive and proactive person to join their friendly and supportive team!

Job role:

- Safeguarding will be your number one priority ensuring the welfare of the pupils.

- Working under the guidance of a teacher supporting small groups of pupils with learning tasks.

- Supporting children to achieve their personalised EHCP targets.

- Supporting children s emotional wellbeing and communication skills.

- Working with children aged 11-16 pupils.

Job specification:

- Full time 8:30am 3:30pm (Mon Fri)

- £12.82 - £14.72 p/h

- Temporary to permanent contract

- Location: Portsmouth

- Start date: ASAP

If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you!

To work with GSL Education as a Special Educational Needs Teaching 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


Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.


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 about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online.

Company 

GSL Education - Southampton

Location 

Portsmouth

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

£13 - £15 Per Hour

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