Learning Support Assistants – Secondary – Northampton

Learning Support Assistant – Secondary Schools

Location: Northampton, NorthamptonshireSalary: £93 – £105 per day (dependent on experience)Contract: Flexible – Day‑to‑Day, Short‑Term, Long‑Term & Permanent OpportunitiesStart 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.

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