Full-time Learning Support Assistant

St Teresa's; Harlow; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training funded for role development

Excellent benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Harlow College is seeking a Learning Support Practitioner to assist learners with additional needs and support their learning journey. The role offers training and development within the further education sector and involves working across mainstream campus with SEND learners.

The successful candidate will provide tailored support, manage care and learning needs, and liaise with parents, healthcare professionals and teaching colleagues to ensure safety and learning progress.

Qualifications

• Minimum Maths & English at Grade 4/Grade C or equivalent.
• Strong admin and organisational abilities required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with learners, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support to SEND students to help them reach outcomes.
• Deliver personalised support and coaching as part of support plans.
• Maintain accurate records of learner support and course documentation.
• Collaborate with parents, healthcare professionals and teaching staff.
• Support during assessments, revision sessions and college activities.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

Maths & English Grade C/4 or higher

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC0-701S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Starting salary £22,645.60 per annum (actual)

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 01/11/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Hours are Monday - Thursday -8.45-5.00pm and Friday 8.45am - 4.45pm

Term Time only

Starting salary £22,645.60per annum (actual)

Location: Harlow College

Permanent

Are you a graduate looking to go into Further Education teaching? Or looking to change your career to work within education sector with young adults then the role of a Learning Support Practitioner here at Harlow College could be a starting point into your future Career development.

Our team offers outstanding levels of support and coaching across our mainstream campus to enable learners with additional needs to meet their outcomes and fulfil their potential on their course. The role offers you the opportunity to support and learn how the further education sector works, working with many different subject areas facilitating and advocating for the students and offering personalised support and coaching for SEND students.

What the role entails

• To provide learning support to students as appropriate, to enable them to fulfil their potential to achieve e.g. clarifying content, making simple notes, differentiating materials, improving their ability to manage their own learning needs.
• To provide personal and intimate care support to learners, as identified in their support plan, risk assessment, EHCP or individual care plan, including toileting, dressing, feeding, eating and drinking, personal hygiene, mobility and medical needs, while promoting independence, dignity and respect.
• Working closely with parents/carers, healthcare professionals, SEND staff, and teaching colleagues to ensure learners' care needs are met effectively and safely.
• To provide support during assessments, examinations, revision sessions, induction activities, educational visits, work experience placements, college visits, and employability activities.
• To take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and young persons you are responsible for, or come into contact with.
• To keep accurate records of (learning) support and course documentation provided in line with college systems

What we are looking for

You will have a desire to work with young people with SEND needs and have strong administrative and organisational skills. You will be educated to a minimum Maths & English at Grade 4/Grade C.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is organised and able to work autonomously and calmly under pressure, is able to communicate well with people of all ages and from all backgrounds, can demonstrate a positive and inclusive manner and is solution focused.

What we can offer

The successful candidate can expect the College to fund any training required for the role, investment in their professional development, opportunities to further their career as well as an excellent benefits package.

Still unsure if this is the right role for you?

If you would like further information on this role or would like to arrange to come in for a visit, please contact the SEND office directly by phone on 01279 868210 or via email: [e-mail]

We are not currently taking applications from agencies.

We are an equal opportunities employer and an Investors in Diversity Silver award holder, dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and communities.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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