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 young people in a secondary school setting? A welcoming and forward-thinking secondary school in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to provide targeted support to students across Key Stages 3 and 4. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ academic progress and personal development. About the School: The school is a vibrant and inclusive secondary setting committed to high standards of achievement and student well-being. It supports pupils from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities, offering structured lessons alongside tailored interventions to ensure every learner can succeed. With a strong pastoral system and collaborative staff culture, the school promotes resilience, independence, and aspiration in all students. About the Role: As a Learning Support Assistant with a secondary focus, you will work closely with teachers and the SENCO to provide in-class and small-group support. You will help remove barriers to learning, promote engagement, and encourage students to develop confidence in their abilities. Responsibilities: • Support students across Key Stages 3 and 4 with their academic learning and classroom engagement. • Provide one-to-one and small group interventions tailored to individual learning needs. • Assist teachers in planning and delivering differentiated activities. • Promote positive behaviour and help maintain a focused learning environment. • Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to teaching staff. • Encourage independence, confidence, and social development among students. Qualifications: • Previous experience working with secondary-aged students in a school or similar setting is preferred. • Understanding of additional learning needs, including SEN or SEMH, is advantageous. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff. • A patient, proactive, and supportive approach to learning support. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the success and well-being of secondary students in Sheffield. To apply for the position of Learning Support Assistant – Secondary Focus, please submit your CV today. To work with GSL Education as a Learning Support 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. For more information or to apply, please contact Leanne Clark at GSL Education () as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a Learning Support Assistant, please apply via the application link.