Learning Support Assistant - Northampton
Location: Northampton
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time | Long-Term or Permanent
Salary: Competitive daily rate (experience dependent)

Are you passionate about helping students with additional needs thrive-academically, socially, and emotionally?

We're working in partnership with inclusive and supportive secondary schools across Northampton, all seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join their teams from September 2025. This is an ideal opportunity if you have a genuine interest in supporting students with special educational needs (SEN) and want to make a meaningful impact in their education journey.

Whether you have previous experience or are looking to start your career in education, this role offers valuable, hands-on experience in a classroom setting.

What You'll Be Doing:

Providing tailored one-to-one and small group support to students with additional needs

Assisting the class teacher with differentiated learning activities and classroom tasks

Supporting students with a range of needs including autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and social-emotional challenges

Encouraging student participation, independence, and confidence

Helping manage behaviour positively and professionally

Contributing to a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

We're Looking For Someone Who:

Is passionate about working with young people, particularly those with SEN

Has a patient, empathetic, and calm approach to support

Communicates clearly and confidently with students and staff

Is reliable, flexible, and able to work well as part of a team

Has experience in education, care, youth work, or SEN support (desirable but not essential)

Is committed to learning and growing within a school environment

What You'll Gain in Return:

A stable, long-term role with the opportunity to go permanent

The chance to work in welcoming, well-led schools across Northampton

Competitive weekly pay, paid to scale where applicable

Free access to Tradewind's National College training platform with over 2,500 certified online courses, including Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Behaviour Management, and Mental Health in Schools

Ongoing professional support from our experienced education consultants

A clear route into further careers such as teaching, therapy, or specialist SEN roles

Ready to start making a difference this September?

Apply today or get in touch to learn more about Learning Support Assistant opportunities in Northampton