Learning Support Assistant in Sheffield

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant in Sheffield

Looking for a Learning Support Assistant - Secondary focus in Sheffield!

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant - Secondary focus
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460 - £600 per week
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term / Day-to-day
Start Date: Immediately

Are you passionate about supporting secondary-aged students and helping them overcome barriers to learning? A supportive secondary school in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team.

About the School:
This school provides a structured and inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to succeed. Staff work collaboratively to maintain high expectations while offering tailored support to meet individual needs. The school values consistency, strong relationships and a focus on both academic progress and emotional wellbeing.

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with students across Key Stages 3 and 4, providing targeted support to help them stay engaged and make progress. You will assist in lessons, support behaviour where needed, and help create a calm and productive learning environment.

Responsibilities

Support teachers in delivering lessons across a range of subjects

Work with individual students and small groups to reinforce learning

Provide additional support for students with SEND or behavioural needs

Promote positive behaviour and engagement in lessons

Assist with preparing classroom resources and materials

Monitor progress and communicate updates to teaching staff

Requirements

Experience working with secondary-aged students is desirable

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

A patient, resilient and proactive approach

Ability to adapt to different classroom environments

A genuine commitment to supporting young people in education

This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a Sheffield secondary school and support students in achieving their potential.

To apply for this Learning Support Assistant - Secondary focus role, please submit your CV today.

To work with GSL Education as a Learning Support Assistant - Secondary focus, 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 willing to apply for one through GSL Education

For more information or to apply, please contact Leanne Clark at at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a Learning Support Assistant - Secondary focus, please apply via the application link.