Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Graduate Teacher Training Opportunity

Location: Kettering Secondary School
Pay: £90 per day
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: September

Are you a graduate looking to begin a rewarding career in teaching?

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a thriving secondary school in Kettering. This full-time position is ideal for candidates who hold a UK bachelor's degree (in any subject) and are passionate about supporting young people while working towards becoming a qualified teacher.

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to support students both in and out of the classroom, helping them to achieve their full potential. You will gain valuable classroom experience while receiving structured support and professional development.

Progression to Teacher Training

This role offers a clear pathway into teaching through the United Teaching Postgraduate Programme.

Your training journey includes:

• A one-week Summer Institute in July, introducing key principles of teaching, learning, behaviour management, safeguarding and curriculum.
• Two induction days in school, allowing you to observe lessons, meet students and become familiar with your new environment before your September start.
• A year-long programme based in your host school.
• Dedicated training every Friday afternoon throughout the academic year.
• Weekly lesson observations, mentoring meetings and termly review points.
• Assessment against the Teachers' Standards, leading towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• The opportunity to complete a PGCE, with two academic assignments assessed by Goldsmiths, University of London.

Additional Development Opportunities

If you wish to develop your classroom support skills before progressing into teacher training, United Learning also offers nationally recognised apprenticeship routes through your employer:

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship – covering safeguarding, child development and effective classroom practice.
• Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant (SEND Pathway) – designed for experienced support staff looking to specialise in SEND, behaviour, wellbeing and targeted interventions.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds a UK bachelor's degree in any subject.
• Is eligible to undertake teacher training in England.
• Aspires to become a qualified secondary teacher.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is passionate about education and supporting young people.
• Is committed, resilient and eager to learn.

What We Offer

• £90 per day.
• Full-time role starting in September.
• A supportive secondary school environment in Kettering.
• A structured and fully supported pathway into teacher training.
• Ongoing mentoring, professional development and the opportunity to gain QTS and a PGCE.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates looking to gain valuable classroom experience while following a structured and fully supported route into the teaching profession.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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