Graduate Learning Support Assistant – Specialist Education
Location: Coalville, Leicestershire (LE67)
Salary: From £100 per day
Hours: Full-time | Monday to Friday | Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Looking for a Career Where Every Day Matters?
Are you a graduate with a passion for helping children overcome barriers and achieve their potential?
A well-established specialist school in the LE67 area is looking to recruit Graduate Learning Support Assistants to join its dedicated team this September. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain meaningful classroom experience while supporting children and young people with a range of additional learning needs.
Whether you're considering a future in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy or social work, this role will provide invaluable experience.
What You'll Be Doing
As part of a supportive and experienced team, you will:
- Work alongside teachers to support pupils throughout the school day.
- Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual learning needs.
- Encourage communication, independence and confidence.
- Help pupils access engaging and creative learning activities.
- Support positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and their families.
- Celebrate every success, no matter how big or small.
About You
We're looking for graduates who are:
- Compassionate and patient.
- Positive, resilient and reliable.
- Excellent communicators.
- Passionate about supporting children and young people.
- Eager to learn and develop within a specialist education setting.
Degree Subjects We Welcome
We'd love to hear from graduates in areas such as:
- Psychology
- Criminology
- Sociology
- Education Studies
- Childhood Studies
- Health & Social Care
- Sports Science
- English
- Maths
- Science
- Creative Arts
- Or any other related subject.
Experience working with children through tutoring, coaching, mentoring, youth work, care work or volunteering is desirable but not essential.
Why This Role?
- Start your education career this September.
- Competitive pay from £100 per day.
- Full-time, term-time position.
- Ongoing support from experienced education professionals.
- Gain specialist SEND experience that will strengthen future teacher training or postgraduate applications.
- Work in a rewarding environment where your contribution genuinely changes lives.
If you're ready to begin a rewarding career supporting children with additional needs and want to make a lasting impact every single day, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV – interviews are taking place immediately for September starts.
Pay: Up to £530.00 per week
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
