Graduate Learning Support Assistant


Company:	KPI RECRUITING LTD
Salary:	£20,000 to £25,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	B3 2AA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

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

Start your career supporting young people to thrive

Are you a

graduate who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning?

Would you like to gain practical experience in a secondary school while developing your understanding of

Special Educational Needs?

We are looking for a dedicated

Graduate Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

to join an inclusive secondary school in

Birmingham

. This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate who wants to gain meaningful experience working with students and is considering a future career in

teaching, SEN, educational psychology or another education-based profession.

The Role

As a Graduate LSA, you'll work closely with teachers and the school's wider support team to help students get the most from their education.

You'll provide tailored support to students with a range of additional needs, helping them to

access learning, develop their independence and grow in confidence.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing

1:1 and small-group support

to students with SEN

Supporting students to access classroom learning and activities

Helping pupils stay

focused, engaged and motivated

Reinforcing learning and adapting support to suit individual needs

Supporting students with their

social, emotional and communication skills

Assisting teachers with differentiated activities and learning tasks

Building positive and trusting relationships with students

Working collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO and wider support staff

Sharing relevant observations around student progress and wellbeing

Encouraging students to develop greater

confidence and independence

Students may have a range of additional needs, including

autism, ADHD and dyslexia.

Who are we looking for?

We're keen to hear from graduates who have:

A strong academic background, ideally a

2:1 degree or above

A genuine interest in supporting young people and their learning

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Patience, resilience and empathy

A positive and adaptable approach

The ability to build strong relationships with students

A genuine commitment to helping young people achieve their potential

Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential.

Whether you've gained experience through tutoring, mentoring, volunteering, coaching or another setting, we'd love to hear from you. Most importantly, you'll need the

right attitude, compassion and enthusiasm

to make a positive difference.

Why Apply?

This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain

hands-on experience within a secondary school

while developing a practical understanding of SEN and inclusive education.

You'll have the opportunity to:

Develop your experience supporting students with additional needs

Build confidence working within a classroom environment

Develop your communication, mentoring and support skills

Learn from experienced teachers and education professionals

Access training and professional development opportunities

Gain valuable experience for

teacher training or future education-based careers

Become part of a collaborative and supportive school team

Ready to take your next step?

If you're a graduate who wants to

build meaningful experience in education and help young people overcome barriers to learning, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV and covering letter to Abbie at KPI Education today.

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