Job Ref No. ECC380682-22 – Position Type: Teaching/Child Support – Pay Range: £16 per hour.
Position Start Date: Immediate – Contract Type: Full-time – Contract Term: Permanent.
Application Close: 18/07/2026 Midnight – Interview Dates: ongoing.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday | 9:00am – 3:00pm (start date to suit applicant) – Term time only, in line with Essex County Council School Term Dates.
Hatfield Wick Education provides alternative education for children and young people who are experiencing barriers to learning due to social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our team. In this role you will support learners who require additional help to overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.
You will work closely with teachers and our therapeutic staff to support young people both academically and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities
- Build positive and trusting relationships with the young people you support
- Support learners in overcoming barriers to learning
- Follow individual needs assessments and support plans
- Support learners in developing confidence, resilience and self-esteem
- Use empathic listening skills to help learners explore issues affecting their learning
- Encourage positive behaviour and engagement with education
- Support learners with aspects of their academic learning, particularly English and Maths
- Work collaboratively with teachers and therapeutic staff
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to learner progress monitoring
- Support transition activities for learners moving to secondary school or further education
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times in line with Hatfield Wick Education safeguarding policies
Qualifications and Experience
- GCSE Grade 4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths
- Passion for working with children and young people
- Experience supporting young people with neurodiversity or SEMH needs
- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
- Ability to build trusting and supportive relationships with learners
- Experience working with young people who have experienced trauma
- Knowledge of attachment difficulties
- Youth work, mentoring or counselling experience or qualifications
Ideal Candidate
- The successful candidate will be empathetic, patient and resilient, with a genuine commitment to supporting young people who may have experienced challenges in their education.
Attributes
- Positive and forward‑thinking
- Non‑judgemental and supportive
- Able to build authentic and trusting relationships with learners
- Motivated to help young people develop confidence and achieve success
- Works closely with teachers and therapeutic staff as part of a collaborative team supporting learners’ academic progress and emotional wellbeing
Safeguarding and Recruitment
- Enhanced DBS check
- Satisfactory references
- Verification of identity and qualifications
- In line with safeguarding guidance, online searches may be conducted on shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments applicants may need during the recruitment process.
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