Learning Support Assistant – SEN School – Harlow | September Start
Are you passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs?
We are working with a fantastic purpose‑built special school in Harlow that is seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistants for a September start. The school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment for 64 pupils with SEMH and associated needs, alongside a residential provision for 15 pupils.
The school is committed to helping pupils develop emotional regulation, build positive relationships, and re‑engage with learning in a safe and supportive setting. Staff work closely with pupils to provide consistency, structure, and encouragement throughout their education journey.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils both in the classroom and within wider school life, helping them to overcome barriers and achieve their potential.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience working with children or young people with SEMH or SEND
- Be calm, resilient, and patient
- Be passionate about making a positive impact on vulnerable learners
- Be able to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
This is a rewarding opportunity to join a specialist setting where every day brings the chance to make a real difference.
If you’re looking for a meaningful role within a supportive SEN environment, we’d love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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