Graduate Learning Support Assistant in Hindhead

Location: Hindhead, Surrey

Contract: Full-time | Term-time only

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £500 – £650 per week

Are you a high-achieving graduate with a passion for education and making a difference to young people's lives? Have you achieved a 2:1 or above in Psychology or a core academic subject such as English, Mathematics, Science or Humanities? Are you considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, SEN or another education-based profession?

KPI Education is partnering with a successful and inclusive secondary school in Hindhead, Surrey to recruit an outstanding Graduate Learning Support Assistant for September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience before teacher training or postgraduate study.

Working alongside experienced teachers and an established SEN team, you will support students across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

The Role

• Deliver 1:1 and small-group academic interventions.
• Support students with SEND, including ASD, ADHD and dyslexia.
• Assist teachers in planning and delivering engaging, accessible lessons.
• Adapt learning resources to meet individual student needs.
• Promote confidence, resilience and independent learning.
• Help maintain a positive, inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Provide pastoral support and act as a positive role model within the school.
• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff and pastoral teams to support individual students.

Person Specification

• A minimum 2:1 Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a core academic subject such as English, Mathematics, Science or Humanities.
• A genuine passion for education and supporting young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, resilience and a proactive approach.
• The ability to build strong relationships with students and colleagues.
• A professional and positive attitude.
• Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential.

Why Join This School?

This Hindhead, Surrey secondary school provides a supportive and inclusive environment for graduates looking to begin their careers in education. You will benefit from:

• Outstanding mentoring from experienced teachers and SEN specialists.
• High-quality training and professional development.
• Excellent preparation for teacher training or careers in educational psychology and SEN.
• The opportunity to work across a range of subjects and year groups.
• A supportive leadership team and positive school culture.
• The opportunity to develop valuable experience supporting students with a range of additional needs.
• A welcoming school environment within the Surrey community.

The Opportunity

This Graduate Learning Support Assistant role offers the ideal platform for graduates looking to build meaningful school-based experience while making a genuine impact on students' academic progress, confidence and personal development. Whether you are planning to pursue teacher training, educational psychology, SEN, counselling or another career working with young people, this role will provide invaluable experience within a secondary school setting.

If you are an ambitious graduate with a 2:1 or above and are ready to begin a rewarding career in education, we would love to hear from you.

Apply Today

Apply today through KPI Education and take the first step towards an exciting career in education in Hindhead, Surrey.