New Job: 1:1 Learning Support Assistant in Harlow

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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