Graduate Learning Support Assistant (1-Year Fixed Term Contract) 

Habs has been awarded Independent School of the Year 2025, with Haberdashers’ Elstree Schools receiving both the award for Outstanding Educational Partnerships and the overall top accolade of Independent School of the Year 2025. This recognition reflects our long-term commitment to social impact and the deep, sustained collaborations we continue to build with our state sector partners. It is an exciting time to join our community. 

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic graduates to join our team as a Learning Support Assistant, supporting the academic and personal development of our pupils. This is an excellent opportunity for someone considering a career in education, psychology, or child development, and looking to gain hands-on experience in a school environment. 

 As a Graduate Learning Support Assistant, you will play a key role in fostering a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. You will work closely with teachers and pupils, supporting both academic progress and social development while gaining valuable classroom experience. 

Hours 
37.5 hours per week (including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break). Flexibility in working arrangements may be required. 

This is a term-time role (35 weeks per year, including INSET days), plus one additional week during school holidays, with at least two days worked during the summer holidays. 

Key Responsibilities 

Pupil Support 

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils, helping them build confidence, independence, and engagement in their learning  

• Support both academic progress and social development  

Classroom & Teacher Support 

• Work alongside teachers to support lesson delivery and classroom activities  

• Assist with behaviour management and help maintain a positive learning environment  

• Provide feedback on pupil progress and engagement  

Curriculum Involvement 

• Support learning across a broad curriculum  

• Assist in preparing resources and adapting materials where needed  

• Stay informed about safeguarding, child protection, and health & safety requirements  

Wider School Contribution 

• Supervise pupils during break and lunchtime  

• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and parent evenings  

• Contribute to school trips, events, and the wider school community  

Enrichment Activities 

• Lead or assist with extra-curricular activities such as clubs or after-school programmes  

What We’re Looking For 

• A recent graduate (or soon-to-be graduate) with an interest in education, psychology, or a related field  

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills  

• A proactive, empathetic, and positive approach to working with children  

• A willingness to learn and contribute to a collaborative school environment  

• Professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality 

What we are offering: 

• A competitive salary

• Private Pension Scheme through Aegon 

• Additional life insurance cover 

• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing confidential support and advice 

• Financial assistance for obtaining further qualifications 

• Extensive professional development training opportunities 

• Free lunch and refreshments 

• Free onsite parking and access to travel on the schools extensive coach network 

• Free access to state-of-the-art sports facilities including the gym, swimming pool, and fitness classes 

• Wellbeing initiatives and programmes, such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, and health checks 

• Access to an online GP service, providing quick and convenient healthcare advice 

• Access to Vivup, the staff benefits platform, featuring discounts, financial advice, and wellbeing resources 

We are looking for someone who is committed, flexible, and passionate about supporting children's learning. If you are dedicated to fostering positive relationships and enhancing the educational experience of every child, we would love to hear from you. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.  

Haberdashers’ Elstree Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.