Learning Support Assistant, Harlow

Job type: Teaching Assistant

Location: Harlow

Salary/Rate: £92.63 - £110.96/day (depending on experience & qualifications)

Are you happy in your current post? Would you like to have more flexibility at work? Would you like to reduce the time of your commute?

Empowering Learning are a market leading education recruitment company. We are working in partnership with a large school based in Harlow. The school is looking for an efficient, enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills to provide support for pupils. Previous experience of working with teachers and supporting students is desirable although not essential. A high standard of literacy and numeracy is essential for this post, as is the enthusiasm to help raise the achievement of students.

• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance
• Promote the welfare of children and support the school in safeguarding children through following relevant policies and procedures
• Be able to support students with following their behaviour plans and strategies
• Be proactive in matters of Health and Safety
• Communicate efficiently with the Senior Leadership Team and members of staff
• Maintain detailed and accurate student records on a timely basis. Ability to use initiative and creativity to problem solve

• Free SEND workshop
• Free Team Teach Training
• Excellent rates of pay
• School based in Harlow
• Opportunity of a permanent contract

• Experience in supporting children or young adults with SEND needs is desirable but is not essential
• Able to stay calm and de-escalate challenging behaviourValid DBS registered with the online update service or be willing to apply for a new one
• Available 5 days a week

Empowering Learning Ltd. are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.

Contact James on 0203 376 8239 or email