Learning Support Assistant, KPI EDUCATION

Guardian Jobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Jobs is seeking a Psychology graduate to join a Birmingham school as a Learning Support Assistant from September 2026. The role focuses on supporting children with additional learning needs in a stimulating classroom setting.

The ideal candidate is a recent psychology graduate, with strong academic credentials (1st or 2:1) and an interest in educational psychology or SEN support. Salary is competitive, and the opportunity offers hands-on classroom experience.

Qualifications

• Recent psychology graduate with a strong academic background—1st or 2:1 degrees required.
• Some experience in a school, tutoring, or care setting is preferred but not essential.
• Matching A Level and GCSEs would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assist students with SEND, SEMH, autism, ADHD, or additional learning needs.
• Help create a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Encourage students' confidence, independence, and social development.
• Build strong and positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Psychology

Job description

Learning Support Assistant – Psychology Graduate

Birmingham | Full Time | £20,000-£25,000

September start

Ideal opportunity for a final year student!

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to make a meaningful impact in education? Do you want to gain hands‑on experience supporting children and young people with additional learning needs? Could this be the perfect opportunity to begin a rewarding career in education, mental health, or educational psychology? A supportive and inclusive school in Birmingham is seeking a motivated and compassionate Psychology graduate to join its team as a Learning Support Assistant from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for a final year psychology graduate who is passionate about child development, mental health, and supporting students with additional needs. The role would particularly suit someone considering a future career in Educational Psychology, Teaching, SEN support, or Speech and Language Therapy.

What's the role?

As a Graduate Psychology Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups


• Assist students with SEND, SEMH, autism, ADHD, or additional learning needs


• Help create a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment


• Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support pupil progress and wellbeing


• Encourage students' confidence, independence, and social development


• Build strong and positive relationships with pupils and staff

What are we looking for?

• Recent Psychology graduate with a strong academic background- 1st or 2.1 degrees required


• Matching A Level and GCSEs


• Patient, empathetic, and resilient with excellent communication skills.


• Some experience in a school, tutoring, or care setting (preferred but not essential).

Why apply?

• Be part of a supportive and inclusive school community


• Competitive salary


• Gain invaluable classroom experience and insight into SEND education and support, behaviour management and inclusive education


• Opportunities for continued professional development and training

Learning Support Assistant – Psychology Graduate – September Start