Learning Support Assistants - Secondary - Northampton

Learning Support Assistant - Secondary Schools

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Salary: £93 - £105 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract: Flexible - Day to Day, Short Term, Long Term & Permanent Opportunities
Start Date: September 2026 onwards

Make a difference to young people's education every day. Tradewind Recruitment is currently working with a wide range of welcoming and supportive secondary schools across Northampton, offering exciting opportunities for dedicated Learning Support Assistants. Whether you're looking for flexible day to day work, a long term placement, or a permanent position, we have a variety of roles to suit your availability and career goals.

Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, your responsibilities include:

• Supporting students on a one to one basis and in small groups to help them access the curriculum.
• Working alongside class teachers to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Encouraging students to develop confidence, resilience, and independence.
• Supporting pupils with a range of additional learning needs, including SEND.
• Assisting with targeted interventions to improve academic progress and wellbeing.
• Promoting positive behaviour and helping to create a calm, supportive learning environment.
• Preparing learning resources and providing classroom support where required.
• Building positive relationships with students, teachers, parents, and the wider school community.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within a school setting (transferable experience welcomed).
• A caring, patient, and encouraging approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students from a variety of backgrounds.
• Confidence supporting pupils with different learning needs and abilities.
• A proactive attitude with the ability to use initiative.
• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed.

Benefits

• Wide variety of opportunities including day to day supply, short term, long term, and permanent positions.
• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Access to free, accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) with over 2,500 online training courses through The National College.
• Your own dedicated Northampton consultant who understands the local education market and will support you throughout your journey.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience across a range of secondary schools.
• Flexible working options to fit around your lifestyle and career ambitions.