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Learning Support Assistant
Job Posted: 16 hours ago
Salary: £ 13.8 - 15 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Liphook
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Learning Support Assistant
Location: Bordon
Start Date: ASAP/ September 2025
Salary Scale: £13.80 to £15 per hour
GSL Education are in the process of finding experienced Learning Support Assistants to work with children who have Complex SEN and Multiple Learning Difficulties at a special school in Bordon.
We are keen to hear from applicants who have previously worked in SEN schools, or from applicants who have a background supporting Complex SEN in care. From these experiences, you will have gained transferable skills that will help you in this role - medication administration, manual handling including use of hoists, feeding, personal care and challenging behaviour may be encountered in this position. Previous experience in all of these areas is not necessary as the school have a great team of trained staff who can support you throughout the day, but showing proactiveness and engagement when facing these new situations and a willingness to learn is essential.
Your Role as a Learning Support Assistant Will Include:
Brings energy, imagination, and positivity into the classroom
Is calm, dependable, and genuinely committed to supporting students with additional needs
Can inspire, motivate, and gently challenge children to reach their full potential
Remains composed under pressure and can manage priorities confidently
Champions inclusion, equality, and the safeguarding of all children
Has a patient, resilient nature with a good sense of humour
Is flexible and ready to adapt to the evolving needs of the school
Nurtures and supports the emotional wellbeing of students
Works well within a team and builds strong, positive relationships with pupils, families, and staff
About the Academy:
The school supports pupils aged 4 to 19 with complex learning needs, providing a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. They have a dedicated team of highly trained staff who work closely with each child’s strengths, setting high but achievable expectations. All students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and benefit from a collaborative approach involving therapists, medical professionals, and specialist teachers. A range of on-site therapies, including speech and language, occupational, and physiotherapy, is available to support pupils' individual needs. Personal development—spiritual, moral, social, and cultural—is central to their ethos, helping students gain independence and prepare for adult life. A full-time nurse is also based on site to support pupil well-being.
What you’ll need to be a Learning Support Assistant:
Strong communication skills – both written and spoken
Experience supporting pupils with Autism, SEMH, or other additional needs (or a strong desire to learn).
An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C/Level 4 or above
Previous experience in a school or educational setting is desirable but not essential – full training and support will be provided!
What We Offer:
Opportunities to develop expertise in supporting complex learning needs.
Work closely with a multi-agency team including therapists, medical professionals, and social services.
Staff trained in emergency medication and First Aid.
A wide range of CPD opportunities, including safeguarding, e-safety, and behaviour management.
Specialist training available (e.g., PECS, Attention Autism, pool safety, moving & handling).
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 Learning Support Assistant 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.
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