Graduate Learning Support Assistant

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking secondary school in Barnet is seeking a Graduate Learning Support Assistant to support IT or Computer Science students. This paid placement provides valuable classroom experience and potential progression into teacher training, fostering a passion for education and technology.

Benefits

Paid school placement

Strong mentorship

Opportunities for training and interview prep

Access to a referral scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field (2:1 or higher preferred).
• Some experience working with young people is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students across KS3 & KS4 to raise attainment.
• Developing digital literacy in a supportive environment.
• Working 1:1 and in small groups alongside teachers.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Genuine interest in a future career in teaching or educational technology

Ability to engage and support secondary-aged students

Education

Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field

Job description

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Client:

Horizon Teachers

Location:

west london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

15.07.2025

Expiry Date:

29.08.2025

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Job Description:

Are you an IT or Computer Science graduate looking to kickstart your career in education?
Do you want to gain valuable experience before moving into teacher training while earning a competitive weekly salary?
If you answered yes, we want to hear from you.
We're working with a forward-thinking and high-achieving secondary school in Barnet who are looking to support a talented IT or Computer Science graduate into the classroom as a Graduate Learning Support Assistant.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a graduate who is passionate about technology, education, and inspiring the next generation of digital thinkers. You'll be supporting students across KS3 & KS4, helping to raise attainment and develop digital literacy in a highly supportive environment.
What are we looking for?

• A degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field (2:1 or higher preferred, but all graduates considered)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine interest in a future career in teaching or educational technology
• An ability to engage and support secondary-aged students
• Some experience working with young people is desirable but not essential

What does the role offer you?

• A paid school placement to help you develop classroom experience
• Opportunities to work 1:1, in small groups and alongside teachers in full class settings
• The chance to gain exposure to the secondary Computer Science curriculum
• A weekly pay rate of up to £575 (negotiable based on experience)
• Potential progression onto school-based teacher training if successful
• Being part of a vibrant, innovative school team with strong mentorship

This Barnet school is keen to invest in bright, enthusiastic graduates who are eager to develop in education. If you're ready to learn, make an impact, and grow as a future educator this is your ideal next step.
Why work with Horizon Teachers?

• We're specialist education consultants with deep links to schools across London
• We offer a quick, seamless registration process 100% online
• You'll have access to training and interview prep from experienced professionals
• We're consistently rated 4.8 stars on Google by candidates and schools
• Earn up to £300 in vouchers through our referral scheme

Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement.For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Horizon Teachers. Enhancing Children's Education.

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