Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

£90-£97

October  2025 – July 2026

A nurturing and friendly three-form entry primary school in Havering are looking to welcome talented Teaching Assistants to their team from October 2025.

The school is split over 2 floors , and is rectangular by shape with impressively resourced play areas in its centre, and wrapped around the outskirts of the classrooms. Classrooms are light and airy, with the children’s art work decorating nearly all of the communal wall areas.

The SEND provision here is exceptional  . There are two alternative resource provisions that accommodate up to 14 children between the two, a speech and language room, and a ‘thrive’ centre with two assigned learning mentors. Staff at the school also have access to a school councillor and Art therapist. Staff well-being and mental health is as equally as important as the welfare of the children.

The school will be opening a brand new Autistic provision by October ½ term, with a maximum capacity of 18 children. The building contains 2-3 learning areas, 2 large sensory rooms, and an interactive sensory experience ‘cubby’. There is also a designated outside space for the children here too.

Learning support assistants are required to be based in the new provision, and will work 5 days per week from (Apply online only). Candidates with or without school experience are welcome to apply,but they must have some form of child-related experience to refer to.

The leadership team here are down to earth and supportive. They adopt a fairly laid-back approach , but just ask that staff are committed and positive.

The school is accessible from Dagnenham Heathway on the tube, and there is free local parking available.

Requirements

The desired Learning Support Assistant  will have;

• Experience of supporting children within a formal learning environment
• A fully enhanced DBS registered to the update service, along with 2 professional references.

What we offer

As a part of our team, you benefit from:

·       Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.

·       Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).

·       Social and networking events.

Pension contributions.

·       CPD to help with your professional development.

·       Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a Learning Support Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)

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