Graduate Learning Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 29 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £550 to £600 per week |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 October 2025 |
| Location: | SG11 2BD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | KPI RECRUITING LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | JAGLSAware29/9-30266 |
Summary
Graduate Learning Support Assistant – Specialist SEN School
Location: Ware, Hertfordshire
Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Up to £600 per week
Are you a graduate keen to take your first step towards a career in education, psychology, or child development?
Would you like to work in a role where you can directly support young people with additional needs to achieve their personal and academic goals?
A well-respected specialist school in Ware is seeking a Graduate Learning Support Assistant to join their team from September 2025. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in a nurturing environment while building skills that can lead to careers in teaching, therapy, or mental health support.
Role Overview - Graduate Learning Support Assistant
As a Graduate Learning Support Assistant, you will:
• Support pupils from Primary to GCSE level with a variety of needs including Autism, ADHD, Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH), Speech & Language Difficulties, Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), and sensory/physical needs.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support, helping students access the curriculum and develop independence, confidence, and social skills.
• Work closely with teachers and therapists to adapt activities and promote inclusion in the classroom.
• Encourage resilience and positive engagement in both academic and personal development.
Benefits - Graduate Learning Support Assistant
• Weekly pay of up to £600 (experience dependent).
• Long-term, full-time role – Monday to Friday, term-time only.
• Access to excellent training and professional development from SEN specialists.
• Clear career routes into areas such as:
• SEN Teaching (Primary, Secondary, or Specialist)
• Educational Psychology
• Speech & Language Therapy
• Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services
Candidate Profile - Graduate Learning Support Assistant
• A minimum 2:1 degree – particularly relevant in Psychology, Education, or related fields.
• Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Patient, flexible, and resilient when faced with challenges.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Previous experience working with children or SEN (through schools, care, or youth work) is an advantage but not essential.
• Must have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).
If you’re a graduate eager to gain hands-on experience in a specialist school setting while supporting pupils with a wide range of needs, this role could be the perfect foundation for your career.
Apply today to become a Graduate Learning Support Assistant in Ware, Hertfordshire.
Ref: INDEDU – Graduate Learning Support Assistant
Graduate Learning Support Assistant