Job Description

SEND Learning Support Assistant (Secondary)
📍 Location: Stoke-on-Trent
📅 Start Date: ASAP
💼 Contract Type: Full-time, Long-Term Supply
💷 Salary: £85 - £95 per day (depending on experience)

Are you a patient, compassionate, and resilient individual with a passion for supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities?

Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive Secondary School in Stoke-on-Trent, which is seeking to appoint a dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to start as soon as possible. This full-time, long-term role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people who need additional support to thrive in their education.

The Role:

As a SEND LSA, you will work closely with the school's SENDCO and teaching staff to provide tailored, one-to-one or small group support for pupils with a range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting pupils with their learning and engagement across a range of subjects

  • Adapting learning materials and classroom activities to meet individual needs

  • Promoting a positive, inclusive learning environment

  • Monitoring progress and feeding back to teaching staff and SEN professionals

  • Assisting with personal care and mobility where necessary (training provided)

The Ideal Candidate Will:

  • Have prior experience supporting young people with SEND, preferably in a secondary school setting

  • Be calm, nurturing, and able to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils

  • Be confident in managing behaviour in a supportive and empathetic manner

  • Have a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

  • Hold a relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning) - desirable but not essential

  • Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one

Why Choose Tradewind Recruitment?

  • Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE

  • Access to over 2,500 CPD courses via The National College

  • A dedicated consultant offering ongoing support and career advice

  • Opportunities for permanent employment in local schools

  • £100 referral bonus for recommending friends and colleagues

This is a rewarding opportunity to support secondary-aged pupils in achieving their full potential, while working as part of a supportive and experienced school team.

How to Apply:

To be considered for this rewarding position, please send your CV to daniel.jones@twrecruitment.com as soon as possible.

Early applications are encouraged as the school is keen to appoint the right candidate without delay.