Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant Are you a recent Psychology or core subject graduate looking to kickstart your career in education? Maybe you have some school based experience and now wish to gain a long term role where you…

Pay rate £90 – £120/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 26 August 2026

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Learning Support Assistant

Are you a recent Psychology or core subject graduate looking to kickstart your career in education?

Maybe you have some school based experience and now wish to gain a long term role where you can support for a full academic year, starting this September?

What the role involves:
*Support across KS3 - KS4 assisting the class teachers
*Working 1:1 with children with SEND to provide personalised learning support
*Assist with covering lessons where required
*Leading or assisting with small group interventions
*Supporting pupils within mainstream school
*Encouraging positive behaviour and developing social and emotional skills
*Collaborating with teachers, SENCOs, and other school staff to create an inclusive learning environment

We're looking for candidates who:
*Have a UK degree in Psychology or core subject degree
*Have a genuine passion for working with children and young people
*Passion for supporting children with additional needs
*Ideally have previous experience in a school, nursery, placement, or voluntary role supporting young people
*Hold a DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain one)
*Can provide references covering the last 2 years
*Are flexible, adaptable and patient

What we offer:
*Opportunities for long-term, short-term work depending on your preferences
*Varied experience across different school settings and age groups if you wish
*Support and guidance from experienced recruiters who work closely with our schools
*The chance to build your skills and enhance your CV for future career opportunities

How to apply:
If you're a graduate eager to gain invaluable experience in education and make a real difference to children's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and start your journey towards an inspiring career in education.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks

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