Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Essex
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Permanent
Agency: TeacherActive

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in students' lives?

TeacherActive is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join our team in Essex from September 2025 on a permanent basis. If you have a caring nature, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to supporting learners' progress, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and students to provide tailored support in the classroom. You will assist with inclusive learning, help students overcome barriers to learning, and promote a positive, engaging environment where every student can thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting students with their individual learning needs
Assisting with classroom activities and interventions
Promoting positive behaviour and social development
Working closely with teachers to plan and deliver support strategies
Encouraging student independence and confidence
Candidate Requirements:

Previous experience working with children or in an educational setting is desirable but not essential
Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to support student development
Good communication and teamwork skills
Flexibility and adaptability
Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undertake one)
What We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package
Ongoing professional development and support
A supportive and inclusive working environment
Opportunities to make a real difference in students' lives
If you are committed to helping students succeed and want to join a reputable agency supporting education in Essex, apply now!

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services