Job Description
Secondary Learning Support Assistant
Prospero Teaching is recruiting a dedicated and adaptable Secondary Learning Support Assistant to work in a secondary school setting in Southampton until the end of the summer term. This is a varied and rewarding role supporting students across KS3 and KS4 with a range of needs, including educational, emotional, and pastoral support.
Support may involve 1:1 work with individual students or assisting within a classroom environment. Daily timetables are provided each morning, so flexibility and a proactive approach are essential. This role is ideal for someone confident working in secondary education and able to adapt to changing priorities throughout the school day.
The Role:
* Provide 1:1 support for individual students when required
* Support learning within the classroom alongside the teacher
* Offer emotional, moral, and educational support to pupils
* Help students stay focused, engaged, and confident
* Support behaviour, routines, and transitions throughout the day
* Complete required training and record-keeping using IT systems
* Work flexibly with daily timetables issued each morning
* Follow safeguarding and school policies consistently
Ideal Candidate:
* Experience working with young people, ideally in a secondary school setting
* Confident supporting students both individually and within a class
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Calm, flexible, and able to adapt to daily changes
* Reasonable IT capability and comfortable completing online training
* Supportive, reliable, and a positive role model
* Able to work effectively as part of a wider team
Contract Details:
* Position: Secondary Learning Support Assistant
* Location: Southampton
* Start Date: ASAP
* Contract Length: Until the end of the summer term
* Working Pattern: Full-time, term-time
* Pay Rate: £14.66 - £15.66 per hour
* Key Stages: KS3-KS4
Experience, Training & Safeguarding:
* Experience working with secondary-aged students beneficial
* Reasonable IT skills required
* Safeguarding training can be provided
What Prospero Teaching Offers:
* Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding & behaviour management
* Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
* A supportive and professional recruitment process
* Opportunities for future long-term or permanent roles
If you're looking for a short-term secondary LSA role in Southampton where you can make a real impact between now and the end of the summer term, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your up-to-date CV.