Learning Support Assistant

Overview

Are you a warm, resilient person who wants to make a real difference in a young person's life?

Quokka Education is supporting a Top 10 secondary school in Winchester, and they're looking for a Learning Support Assistant to start Monday 5th January.

No classroom experience? Not a problem. We offer training, experience days, and ongoing support so you feel confident from day one.

We're looking for people who are calm, caring and genuinely enjoy supporting young people. You might be:

• Someone with experience in youth work, support work or care
• A sports coach who connects well with young people
• A graduate exploring a future in teaching
• Or simply someone patient, reliable and good with people

If you can build trust, stay steady under pressure, and show kindness when it matters most, you ll do well in this role.

Weeks 1-4:
Settle & Learn

• Shadow lessons and learn the routines
• Support individuals and small groups
• Get to know the students and their needs

Weeks 5-8:
Grow & Contribute

• Take on more responsibility with 1:1 support
• Build strong relationships with staff
• Help with behaviour and emotional regulation

Weeks 9-12:
Make an Impact

• Lead targeted interventions
• Become a trusted, steady presence
• Bring ideas to remove barriers to learning

• Daily pay from £90 (PAYE)
• A caring, transparent agency that values its staff
• Free CPD on SEND, behaviour and inclusion
• Experience days so you can step in confidently

• Location:
  
  Winchester
• Role:
  Learning Support Assistant
• Start:
  Monday 5th January
• Hours:
  
  8:30-3:00, term time only
• Contract:
  
  Temp-to-Perm
• Options:
  Full-time (part-time considered)
• Pay:
  From £90/day (PAYE)

If you d like to support young people in a school that genuinely values its staff, we d love to hear from you.

Quick Apply to become a Learning Support Assistant with Quokka Education.

Know someone who might suit the role? You can refer them and earn up to £150.

Quokka Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and an online search in line with DfE guidance