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.