Learning Support Assistant

The Graduate Network; Coventry; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

The Graduate Network is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a secondary school in Willenhall. The role focuses on 1:1 and small-group interventions for students with special educational needs, aimed at improving understanding, engagement and confidence.

You will support KS3 and KS4 learners, adapting materials and reinforcing essential skills across English and Maths while working closely with teachers and the SENCO. Immediate start through July 2027.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology or related field required or 2:2 or above.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
• Enhanced DBS clearance with children's barred list check.
• SEN awareness and understanding of adolescent development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with teenagers.
• Experience in education, tutoring or mentoring is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to students with SEN to help them access learning.
• Deliver small-group interventions in English and Maths to close gaps.
• Adapt worksheets and resources for varied learning needs.
• Encourage positive learning behaviours and concentration in class.
• Support KS3/KS4 homework, revision and exam preparation.
• Collaborate with teachers and SENCO to monitor progress.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

This Learning Support Assistant role in Willenhall supports secondary pupils with special educational needs who are underachieving. Working one-to-one and in small groups, the post-holder delivers focused interventions that build understanding, engagement and confidence, helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

The temporary contract runs from an immediate start until July 2027, paying £92 to £104 daily.

Applicants should possess patience, strong communication and the ability to adapt tasks to individual needs. Experience of SEN provision or adolescent development proves advantageous. The position suits graduates considering careers in teaching, educational psychology or allied professions, offering practical insight into secondary education within a supportive school setting.

Learning Support Assistant Could you make a difference to secondary school students who are struggling to reach their academic potential? This Learning Support Assistant position offers the opportunity to work closely with young people who have special educational needs, providing individual guidance and focused interventions that improve understanding, engagement and confidence. You will help students overcome barriers to learning while gaining valuable experience of secondary education, specialist support and adolescent development.

• Learning Support Assistant
• Immediate start until July 2027
• £92 - £104 per day
• Secondary school located in Willenhall
• 1:1 and small group support for underachieving students with SEN

Your Duties

Provide dedicated 1:1 assistance to students with special educational needs, helping them understand lesson content, follow instructions and complete classroom activities successfully.

Deliver small-group interventions in English and Maths, addressing gaps in literacy, numeracy and essential subject knowledge that may be affecting academic attainment.

Adapt worksheets, written instructions and classroom resources to accommodate students with learning difficulties, processing challenges and varying levels of academic ability.

Encourage positive learning behaviours by helping students develop concentration, organisational skills, resilience and strategies for managing challenging classroom situations.

Support KS3 and KS4 students with homework, revision techniques and examination preparation, reinforcing key concepts and developing greater independence in their studies.

Work collaboratively with teachers and the SENCO to implement individual support strategies, monitor progress and identify areas where further academic intervention is required.

The School

This secondary school in Willenhall is seeking a committed Learning Support Assistant to help students with additional educational needs make stronger academic progress. The position will involve working with young people across different subjects, supporting those who require additional explanation, personalised guidance and consistent encouragement to participate effectively in lessons. You will develop an understanding of how SEN can affect achievement throughout secondary education, while gaining experience of adapting learning activities, managing classroom expectations and supporting students with different developmental needs. This opportunity would particularly suit someone considering a career in Educational Psychology, SEN teaching or specialist learning support, providing practical experience of the challenges students encounter during KS3 and KS4.

The Requirements

• Degree – A 2:2 or above in Psychology, Educational Psychology, Child Development or a closely related discipline, with an understanding of learning and development.
• GCSE Qualifications – GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above, demonstrating the academic ability to support secondary students with foundational learning.
• Enhanced DBS – An Enhanced DBS certificate with the appropriate children's barred list check is required. Applicants must hold one or be willing to obtain one before starting.
• SEN Awareness – An understanding of additional learning needs, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia and difficulties with attention, memory or information processing.
• Communication – Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain unfamiliar concepts clearly, build productive relationships with teenagers and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Relevant Experience – Previous experience in education, tutoring, mentoring, youth work or supporting individuals with additional needs is desirable, alongside a genuine commitment to improving educational outcomes.