Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Harlow, Essex
£83 - £100 per day | Monday to Friday | Term Time Only
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available | ASAP & September Starts
A welcoming and supportive primary school in Harlow is looking for caring, resilient and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join their team. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to support children who need additional help to access learning, regulate emotions and build confidence in the classroom.
This role is ideal for experienced LSAs, Teaching Assistants, Behaviour Mentors, Support Workers, or graduates looking to gain valuable experience in education.
Why Apply?
- Make a genuine difference in a child’s school experience every day
- Work in a warm and supportive primary school environment
- Full-time and part-time opportunities available
- Highly rewarding 1:1 support role
- Excellent experience for aspiring teachers, SEN professionals and graduates
- Ongoing training and support provided
- Temp to perm opportunities available
- A meaningful role where your patience and personality truly matter
About the Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils on a 1:1 basis, supporting children with SEN, SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
You will help pupils access learning, manage emotions, build confidence and develop positive relationships within the school environment.
This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You may support children with Autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, social and emotional needs, or pupils who need extra behavioural support to engage positively in school.
Your Role Will Include:
- Providing dedicated 1:1 support for pupils with SEN and SEMH needs
- Supporting children with behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement
- Helping pupils access learning in the classroom
- Building positive, consistent and trusting relationships
- Supporting pupils with social skills, confidence and independence
- Assisting the class teacher with classroom support and behaviour strategies
- Encouraging positive routines and emotional development
- Helping create a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment
Who Would Suit This Role?
This role is ideal for:
- Learning Support Assistants
- Teaching Assistants
- Behaviour Mentors
- Support Workers
- Care Workers
- Youth Workers
- Psychology graduates
- Education graduates
- Aspiring teachers
- Anyone passionate about supporting children with additional needs
What We’re Looking For
- A calm, patient and nurturing approach
- Confidence supporting children with SEN, SEMH or challenging behaviour
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A positive, proactive and resilient attitude
- A genuine passion for supporting children to succeed
- Experience with children, young people or vulnerable individuals (preferred)
- SEN experience is beneficial but not essential
What’s On Offer
- £83 - £100 per day depending on experience
- Full-time and part-time opportunities available
- Monday to Friday, term-time only
- ASAP and September starts available
- Temp to perm opportunities
- Ongoing support and training
- Long-term progression opportunities
- A rewarding role in a supportive primary school
If you are looking for a meaningful role where you can make a lasting impact and help children thrive, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to start your next rewarding role in education.
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Job Types: Temp to perm, Permanent
Pay: £83.00-£90.00 per day
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have a DBS on the update service?
- Do you drive?
- Do you have experience working with SEN
Work Location: In person
