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1:1 Learning Support Assistant – Secondary School in Harlow
Start Date: September 2026 | Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity
Requirements:
- Strong academics (2:1 or First Class degree) + genuine interest in supporting students with additional needs
A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Harlow is seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to work closely with a student who requires additional academic, social, and emotional support. This role would be particularly well suited to a Psychology Graduate, Education Graduate, or related graduate looking to gain valuable hands-on experience working with young people in an educational setting.
About the Role
As a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant in Harlow secondary school, you will:
- Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a student with additional learning needs
- Assist the student with accessing the curriculum and completing classroom tasks
- Develop strategies that encourage independence, confidence, and positive engagement with learning
- Support the student's social and emotional development throughout the school day
- Build a positive, trusting, and consistent relationship with the student
- Work closely with class teachers, the SENDCo, and wider pastoral team
- Help create a calm, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
- Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching and SEN staff where appropriate
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This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate who is passionate about education and wants to gain meaningful experience supporting a young person on an individual basis.
Why This Role Suits a Graduate
Working as a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant provides valuable experience for graduates considering future careers in:
- Educational Psychology
- Teaching and teacher training
- Special Educational Needs (SEN)
- Child and adolescent mental health
- Speech and language support
- Behavioural or therapeutic support
You will gain first-hand experience of how learning needs, behaviour, communication, and emotional development can impact a student's experience of education.
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The Ideal 1:1 Learning Support Assistant
The school is looking for someone who is:
- Educated to a 2:1 or First Class degree in Psychology, Education, or a related subject
- Patient, empathetic, and confident when working with young people
- Passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning
- Calm, resilient, and able to respond positively to challenging situations
- A strong communicator with a proactive and supportive approach
- Reliable, reflective, and eager to develop their understanding of SEN
- Interested in pursuing a long-term career working with children or young people
If you're a graduate looking to take the next step in your career and gain valuable experience as a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant in Harlow, apply today with your updated CV.
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