Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location: Poole
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate or September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a dedicated Learning Support Assistant looking to make a difference in students' lives?

GSL Education are seeking a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a welcoming school in Poole. This role involves working closely with students who require additional support, helping them access the curriculum and develop key skills.

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.

Responsibilities:

Provide Tailored Academic Support – Work closely with teaching staff to deliver individualised support to students with moderate to severe learning difficulties, ensuring access to the full curriculum.
Promote Inclusive Learning – Assist in creating an inclusive classroom environment by supporting students’ participation in learning activities, therapies, and enrichment programmes.
Facilitate Engagement in Specialist Areas – Support pupils during sessions in facilities such as the hydrotherapy pool and multi-sensory rooms, helping them engage safely and meaningfully.
Encourage Independence and Personal Development – Help students develop key life skills and independence through structured activities, consistent encouragement, and emotional support.
Contribute to Collaborative Planning – Work alongside teachers, therapists, and other staff in assessing pupil progress and adapting support strategies to meet evolving individual needs.
Requirements:

Experience working with students with moderate to severe learning difficulties, demonstrating understanding of their unique educational and emotional needs.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with students, teachers, therapists, and families to support collaborative learning.
Patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Willingness to support students in specialised settings, including hydrotherapy pools, multi-sensory rooms, and therapy spaces, following all health and safety protocols.
Flexibility and teamwork, with the ability to contribute to collaborative planning and adapt support strategies to meet the evolving needs of individual pupils.
Enhanced DBS: An Enhanced DBS registered on the update service or willingness to apply.
What We Offer:

Ongoing support from a dedicated GSL Education consultant.
A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
Supportive team environment.
If you are passionate about supporting students and looking to gain valuable experience, apply now to join GSL Education as a Learning Support Assistant in Poole.

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.

To apply for the Learning Support Assistant (LSA), click ‘apply now’ and submit your most recent CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch soon