Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (No Experience Required – SEND School)

Location: Harlow, Essex
Hours: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you have a caring, patient, and positive attitude? Whether you're looking to start a career in education or already have experience supporting children with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.

TeacherActive is working with a welcoming and supportive SEND school in Harlow that is looking to appoint a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team.

No previous school experience is required. Full training and ongoing support will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to begin a rewarding career in education, SEND, care, youth work, or support work.

If you already have experience supporting children or adults with SEND, Autism (ASC), or PMLD, or have completed SEND-related training, this would be highly advantageous.

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and specialist staff to support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and complex learning needs.

You will help create a positive, engaging, and nurturing learning environment where every pupil has the opportunity to thrive and achieve their individual goals.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assist with classroom learning and engaging educational activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote independence.
• Support pupils with their social, emotional, communication, and physical needs.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and the wider school team.

What We're Looking For

• A caring, patient, and positive approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Reliability, resilience, and a genuine passion for supporting young people.
• No previous experience is required – full training is provided.
• Experience with SEND, Autism, PMLD, personal care, or care/support work is desirable but not essential.
• Any SEND-related training or qualifications would be an advantage.

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured you're paying the correct level of Tax and National Insurance, with no hidden admin charges or umbrella deductions from your hard-earned pay.

If you are interested in this position, then click 'APPLY NOW' and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

Email: [email protected]
Contact Number: 01245 335533

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.