Learning Support Assistant
Location: Havering
Pay: £85–£95 per day (PAYE)
Contract: Full-time | Temp-to-perm | Start date: ASAP
“I just want to be in a school where people see what I do. Where I don’t go home feeling invisible.”
If that feels familiar, you're not alone. We speak with TAs every day who feel stretched, undervalued, and tired of being seen as ‘extra help’ instead of essential professionals.
But not all schools are like that.
This Havering-based primary is a rare kind of place. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023, it’s built on the belief that children flourish when the adults around them do too. The Early Years team here is tight-knit, experienced, and warm. They know that early childhood education is not just a job, it’s a calling. And they want someone who shares that belief.
They’re not looking for perfection. They’re looking for presence and passion.
Maybe you’ve supported children in schools before. Maybe you’ve helped a child or loved one through a diagnosis, dysregulation, or a moment of feeling completely misunderstood. Maybe you know what it means to be the calm in the storm.
That’s what they value here.
You’ll be working alongside an EYFS teacher who sees you as a partner, not an assistant. You’ll have access to regular training, but even more importantly—you’ll be part of a team that talks, reflects, and cares. The leadership here doesn’t just talk about wellbeing. They build it into how the school works. Staff are trusted. Voices are heard. Ideas are welcomed.
You won’t be left on your own with impossible expectations. You’ll have support, structure, and space to learn.
This is a temp-to-perm role—not just to fill a gap, but to give you a real chance to see if the school feels right. And if it does, you’ll be welcomed long-term.
If you’ve been waiting for the right setting to give your all—where you’ll be supported to do it—this could be that place.
Please get in touch if you want to hear more about this role or our other SEND opportunities. Please send your CV to elisha@psinclusion.co.uk, or call us on 0203 011 4848 and ask for Elisha.
Now is the time to at least be looking at the opportunities your career so far can offer you. September discussions are happening and we can facilitate conversations with multiple schools.
We are very different in our approach as you will see from the voices reviewing and recommending us. If you would like your journey so far to be recognised and respected, Parker Smith Inclusion is the right partner for you and your future.
At Parker Smith Inclusion, we specialise exclusively in SEND recruitment. Our reputation is built on integrity and expertise. With over 350 five-star Google reviews, we are committed to finding the right leadership opportunities for exceptional educators.
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