Job Description

Learning Support Assistants - Secondary Schools - Northampton

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time | Term Time Only | Long-Term / Permanent Opportunities
Salary: £90-£115 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning?
We are working in partnership with several inclusive and well-regarded secondary schools across Northampton who are seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to join their teams from September 2025.

These long-term or permanent positions offer the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of students, particularly those with special educational needs, social-emotional challenges, or learning difficulties. Whether you're an experienced LSA, a recent graduate, or someone with youth work or care experience, this is a fantastic way to become part of a school community and build a fulfilling education career.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide classroom, small-group, and one-to-one support to students with additional learning needs

  • Support pupils with EHCPs, learning difficulties, behavioural needs, or SEMH challenges

  • Collaborate closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff

  • Adapt learning materials and support engagement in lessons across a range of subjects

  • Promote independence, resilience, and confidence in students

  • Track progress and help maintain accurate records to support SEND provision

What Our Partner Schools Offer:

  • Supportive and inclusive school communities that value LSAs as vital team members

  • Structured CPD and progression routes (including teacher training pathways)

  • Strong SEND departments and access to expert guidance and resources

  • Opportunities for permanent roles after successful long-term placements

  • A rewarding, varied working day in a secondary school environment

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

  • Previous experience in a school, youth, care, or support setting

  • A positive, proactive approach to working with young people

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships

  • Patience, empathy, and emotional intelligence

  • A willingness to learn and contribute to the wider school community

  • A clear understanding of safeguarding and student welfare (training provided)

Graduates with an interest in education, psychology, youth work or SEND are encouraged to apply.
Full safeguarding training and ongoing support will be provided.

If you're ready to start or continue your career in education, we'd love to match you with a school that aligns with your values, strengths, and aspirations.

Apply now to secure a long-term or permanent Learning Support Assistant position across one of our excellent Northampton secondary school partners.

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