Graduate Learning Support Assistant

senploy; Andover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a Graduate Learning Support Assistant in Andover. The role involves supporting students with additional learning needs, providing 1:1 help, and promoting a positive classroom atmosphere. Ideal candidates should be empathetic, patient, and willing to learn, with no prior school experience required. This temp-to-perm position offers £85-£100 per day, paid weekly, with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Free CPD and specialist SEND training

Wellbeing-focused support

Experience days before you start

Temp-to-perm pathway

Qualifications

• No prior school experience required; empathy and a positive attitude are essential.
• Graduates considering teaching or support roles are encouraged.
• Reliable and proactive individuals are desired.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional learning needs.
• Provide calm, patient 1:1 help.
• Work with small groups requiring extra guidance.
• Promote a positive, inclusive classroom atmosphere.

Skills

Empathy

Patient demeanor

Good listening skills

Ability to build rapport

Job description

Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Are you a recent graduate who wants to build real experience working with young people? Maybe you're curious about teaching… or SEN… or psychology… or pastoral work. Or maybe you're just looking for a meaningful job where you can genuinely help students who need someone calm, patient, and on their side.

If that sounds like you, our partner secondary schools in Andover would love to meet you.

We're helping a fantastic Andover school recruit a Graduate Learning Support Assistant to join their team. This is a brilliant first step into education, especially if you're considering a long‑term career working with young people but want to dip your toe in first.

And here's the important bit: you do not need to have worked in a school before. Most of our best LSAs started with absolutely no school experience – just the right attitude.

We’ll make sure you feel prepared and confident before you start, with:

• Free CPD and training, including SEN basics and behaviour strategies
• Experience days, so you can try the role before saying "yes"
• Regular check‑ins (proper ones – not tick‑box ones)
• A friendly, understanding team that you can call anytime
• Support with confidence‑building, communication, and classroom routines

We genuinely want you to feel settled and supported. No being thrown into the deep end here.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be right beside the students who need an extra helping hand – academically, emotionally, or both. Your job is to help them feel safe, seen and able to learn.

You'll be:

• Supporting students with additional learning needs
• Providing calm, patient 1:1 help
• Working with small groups who need extra guidance
• Helping students stay focused, engaged and confident
• Supporting the SENCO, teachers and pastoral staff
• Promoting a positive, inclusive atmosphere in the classroom

It's a role where empathy, understanding and patience make a huge difference. Some days you'll help a student overcome something that seemed impossible to them that morning – and there's nothing quite like that feeling.

We love hearing from graduates who are:

• Considering teaching, SEN support, psychology, counselling or youth work
• Patient, warm and great at building rapport
• Good listeners and natural encouragers
• Reliable, proactive and happy to help wherever needed
• Keen to support young people who really benefit from extra kindness

No school experience? Absolutely fine. Bring your empathy – we'll teach you the rest.

Salary and benefits:

• £85‑£100 per day (PAYE), paid weekly
• Free CPD and specialist SEND training
• Wellbeing‑focused support
• Experience days before you start
• Honest, transparent communication (no surprises, ever)
• A temp‑to‑perm pathway if you want long‑term stability

We look after you, so you can look after the students.

Details

Location: Andover
Role: Graduate Learning Support Assistant
Contract: Temp‑to‑Perm
Hours: 8:30am‑3:00pm
Schedule: Full‑time or part‑time
Pay: From £85/day (PAYE)

If you're ready to make a real difference – and gain valuable classroom experience – we would love to hear from you.

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