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SEMH Learning Support Assistant

Job in Harlow, Essex County, CM17, England, UK
Listing for: Sencare Recruitment Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-24
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, School Counselor, Child Development/Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

SEMH Learning Support Assistant - Harlow, Essex - full time - 5 days a week

SENCare Recruitment are currently recruiting for an SEMH Learning Support Assistant to work for a Specialist day school which is based in Harlow.

Start: ASAP

Hours: 8:00am - 3:30pm Mon Fri

The school caters for children aged 7-13 years old with SEMH, autism spectrum condition (ASC) OR ADHD. The role will consist of 1:1 support for pupils within a classroom setting and also small groups of 3-4 pupils alongside the classroom teacher.

We are looking for potential candidates that have experience supporting children with SEMH, behavioural needs or ADHD.

About us

About us: SENCare Recruitment is a niche recruitment agency that provides Special Educational Needs (SEN) professionals for SEN schools, mainstream schools, residential care homes and 1-1 home support through local authorities, across the UK. We offer short/long term placements on a temporary and permanent basis for specialist SEN teachers, teaching assistants, support workers, social workers, VI/HI practitioners and mid-day meal supervisors.

Ideal

candidate

The ideal candidate will -

  • Have at least 6 month experience supporting pupils with social, emotional needs and mental health needs
  • Have a clear DBS registered to the update service
  • Be available Monday-Friday - 5 days a week
  • Be empathetic and calm natured
  • Live local to Harlow
Main duties
  • To work under the guidance of the SEMH Teacher in supporting individuals or small groups in targeted interventions
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with the pupils
  • 1:1 classroom support
  • Managing challenging behaviour
  • To assist with development and implementation of IEP's/Provision maps as appropriate
  • To support pupils consistently with recognising and responding to their individual needs
  • To encourage pupils to interact and work co operatively with others and engage all pupil in activities
  • To determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist and equipment and resources
  • To be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the teacher, contributing to the review of systems/records as requested

Application If you feel this would be the ideal vacancy for you, then please apply below or contact our team direct and ask for Luke Recruitment.

Equality and safeguarding SENCare Recruitment is fully committed to the safety and welfare of children, and by applying for this vacancy, you are consenting to SENCare Recruitment Ltd storing your personal details in line with the new GDPR regulations.

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