Job Description

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

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.

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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