Are you a warm-hearted, resilient person who wants to make a real difference in a young person’s life?
At Quokka Education, we’re seeking a caring and proactive Learning Support Assistant to join a fantastic secondary school in Gosport. This is a full-time role starting in October 2025.
No classroom experience? No problem.
We’ll make sure you’re ready with:
• Free training and CPD courses
• Experience days so you can try the role first
• Ongoing support from our friendly team
What success looks like as a Learning Support Assistant
First 30 days - Settle & Learn
• Shadow lessons and get to know the students
• Build confidence supporting individuals and small groups
• Learn routines, expectations, and SEN strategies
Days 30–60 - Grow & Contribute
• Take more ownership of 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Develop strong relationships with teachers and pastoral staff
• Support behaviour and emotional regulation with guidance from the SENCO
Days 60–90 - Make an Impact
• Lead targeted interventions with growing independence
• Become a steady, trusted presence for the students you support
• Bring your own ideas to help remove barriers to learning
This structure helps you grow at a healthy pace - with full support at every stage.
Who we’re looking for
• Warm-hearted, patient people who want to make a real difference
• Youth workers, support workers, or anyone used to helping others
• Sports coaches with confidence and the ability to motivate young people
• People with transferable skills looking for meaningful, people-focused work
What you’ll get from Quokka
• Competitive daily pay - from £100 per day (PAYE)
• A caring, transparent agency that values every member of staff
• Free ongoing CPD on SEND, behaviour, and inclusion
• Experience days and hands-on preparation before you start
Job details
Location: Gosport
Role: Learning Support Assistant
Start: January 2026
Contract: Temp-to-Perm
Hours: 8:30–3:30, term time only
Options: Full-time (part-time available)
Pay: From £100 /day (PAYE)
If you’re ready to step into a meaningful role and support young people who genuinely need you, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to become a Learning Support Assistant with Quokka Education.
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Quokka Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will undergo enhanced DBS checks in line with DfE guidance, including an online search as part of our due diligence