Learning Support Worker

Job Title: Learning Support Worker\\n Location: Poole\\n Salary Range: £13.68 – £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)\\n Start time: Immediate \\n Contract: Full-Time, Permanent\\n\\nDo you have a passion for supporting young people so they can thrive in education and beyond? Ready to make a real difference every day?\\n\\nGSL Education are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Worker to join a supportive and dynamic team in Poole, working with students who need tailored assistance to reach their full potential.\\n\\nAbout 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.\\n\\nResponsibilities of the Learning Support Worker: \\n\\nProvide individualised and group support to students with moderate to severe learning difficulties, fostering a safe and nurturing learning environment.\\nCollaborate closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to implement tailored learning plans that reflect each student's unique needs and strengths.\\nAssist with the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum, incorporating sensory, therapeutic, and enrichment activities to promote holistic development.\\nSupport students in developing life skills, independence, and confidence through structured routines and meaningful learning experiences.\\nEngage with and contribute to the use of specialist facilities such as hydrotherapy pools, sensory rooms, and therapy spaces to enhance student progress.\\nPromote inclusivity, emotional well-being, and respectful communication in every interaction, in line with the school’s values and safeguarding practices.\\nHelp maintain a calm, positive classroom atmosphere and implement strategies to support emotional regulation and behaviour management.\\nParticipate in regular training and staff development sessions to continually improve professional practice and support student outcomes.\\nRequirements of the Learning Support Worker:\\n\\nExperience supporting children or young people with moderate to severe learning difficulties, either in an educational or care setting.\\nA compassionate, patient, and adaptable approach with a genuine commitment to inclusive education.\\nStrong communication skills with the ability to build trusting relationships with students, staff, and families.\\nAbility to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including teachers, therapists, and support staff.\\nWillingness to assist with personal care, therapeutic activities, and the use of specialist facilities (e.g., sensory rooms, hydrotherapy pool).\\nA proactive attitude towards professional development and learning new strategies to support student progress.\\nUnderstanding of safeguarding practices and a commitment to student welfare.\\nRelevant qualifications or training in SEN (e.g., Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Team Teach, or equivalent) are desirable but not essential.\\nHave an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).\\nIf you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘Learning Support Worker’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Poole. \\n\\nPlease 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.\\n\\nAs an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK. \\n\\nFor more information or to register your interest in the ‘Learning Support Worker’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch