Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – Special Needs Secondary School
Location: Tiptree, Essex
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September 2026
Pay: £90 – £110 per day

We are working with a welcoming and well-resourced special needs secondary school in Tiptree to recruit a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Learning Support Assistant, Support Worker, or a Russell Group graduate looking to gain valuable experience supporting young people with additional needs in a specialist educational setting.

• Supportive and inclusive special needs secondary school
• Strong leadership team and collaborative staff culture
• Specialist provision for students with a range of additional learning needs
• Focus on student wellbeing, independence, and personal development
• Easily accessible location in Tiptree, Essex

• Support students with special educational needs both in and out of the classroom
• Work closely with teachers and specialist staff to deliver tailored learning activities
• Provide one-to-one and small group support
• Assist with communication, emotional regulation, and social development
• Help create a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment
• Encourage students to achieve their individual learning and personal development goals

• Experience working as a Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Care Worker, or Support Worker is desirable
• Graduates with a genuine interest in SEN and education are encouraged to apply
• Passion for supporting young people with additional needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, adaptable, and proactive approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff

• Full-time position from September 2026
• Competitive daily rate of £90 – £110 per day
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
• Supportive and experienced SEN team
• Valuable experience for those considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, or specialist education
• Clear progression opportunities within the education sector

Apply today with your CV to secure this Learning Support Assistant role in Tiptree for September 2026. School visits and interviews are available.

Reference: INDED