Learning Support Assistant – Primary Schools

Location: Harlow, Essex
Contract: Full-time / Long-term Opportunities
Start Date: September 2026

About the Role

Vision for Education is looking to recruit caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to work across a range of welcoming and inclusive primary schools in Harlow.

This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential. Whether you have previous experience working in education or transferable skills from childcare, youth work, health and social care or support work, we would love to hear from you.

We offer flexible day-to-day supply, short-term, long-term and permanent opportunities, giving you the flexibility to find a role that suits your availability and career aspirations.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups to help them access learning.
• Work alongside the class teacher to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Provide additional support for pupils with a range of learning needs, including SEND where required.
• Encourage positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Assist with classroom preparation and learning resources.
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, teachers and parents.

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this role, you will:

• Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within a primary school or educational setting.
• Be patient, caring and passionate about supporting children's learning and development.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be flexible, reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one through Vision for Education.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.

What Vision for Education Offers

As part of the Vision for Education team, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE (no umbrella companies).
• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle and availability.
• FREE access to high-quality CPD, including safeguarding, behaviour management, SEND awareness and classroom support training.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Pension contributions.
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent roles within local primary schools.
• A generous referral bonus when you recommend a friend or colleague (Terms and Conditions apply).

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented education professionals with rewarding opportunities across the UK. We work in partnership with a wide range of primary schools throughout Harlow, helping them find high-quality staff who make a positive impact in the classroom every day.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and all relevant safer recruitment checks.

Apply Today

If you're a passionate Learning Support Assistant looking for your next opportunity within a primary school in Harlow, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your education career with Vision for Education.

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