Graduate Learning Support Assistant

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

Job summary

A local educational support service in Basingstoke is seeking a Graduate Learning Support Assistant. This rewarding role is designed for graduates interested in education and supporting students with additional needs. You will provide essential support in a welcoming environment with opportunities for growth. The position offers pay between £85 and £100 per day, including free training and wellbeing-focused support.

Benefits

Free CPD and training

Weekly pay

Wellbeing-focused support

Qualifications

• No prior experience required - attitude is the priority.
• Graduates considering teaching, SEN, psychology, or youth work are ideal.
• Motivated to support young people with varied needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional or complex needs.
• Offer 1:1 or small-group learning help.
• Assist with classwork and help break tasks down.
• Work closely with the SENCO, teachers, and pastoral staff.

Skills

Good listener

Confident communication

Patient and warm approach

Reliability

Adaptability

Positive attitude

Job description

Are you a graduate looking for a role that's rewarding, meaningful, and filled with real human connection? If you've ever thought about working in education - or even if you're just curious - becoming a Learning Support Assistant in Basingstoke could be the perfect next move.

We're supporting a brilliant local secondary school that's looking for a caring, patient, and positive graduate to join them. You'll be helping young people who need extra support to feel confident, understood, and ready to learn.

And don't worry if you've never worked in a school before - most graduates haven't! We'll guide you every step of the way.

You’ll receive:

• Free CPD and training before you start
• A proper induction and optional taster days
• Weekly check-ins from a supportive team
• Help with confidence‑building, communication skills and SEN basics
• A warm, welcoming environment where you can grow

Our goal is to help you thrive - not just "cope".

As an LSA, your role is all about helping students feel supported, capable and safe.

You’ll be:

• Supporting students with additional or complex needs
• Offering 1:1 or small-group learning help
• Being a calm, steady presence in the classroom
• Assisting with classwork and helping break tasks down
• Working closely with the SENCO, teachers and pastoral staff
• Celebrating progress, no matter how small

Students will rely on your calm energy - and your ability to connect.

Graduates who are:

• Considering teaching, SEN, psychology or youth work
• Good listeners with a warm, patient approach
• Confident communicators who want to help
• Reliable, adaptable and positive
• Motivated to support young people with varied needs

Experience is not essential - attitude is.

Benefits and pay

• From £85-£100 per day (PAYE)
• Free training and ongoing CPD
• Weekly pay, full transparency
• Wellbeing‑focused support
• Temp-to-perm opportunities
• A school that will genuinely value you

Location: Basingstoke
Role: Graduate Learning Support Assistant
Hours: 8:30am-3:00pm
Contract: Temp-to-Perm
Pay: From £85/day (PAYE)

If you want a graduate role that actually feels meaningful, we'd love to hear from you.