Learning Support Assistant - Wellingborough

Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Start Date: November 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term with Potential for Permanent
Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience

Are you passionate about supporting children and helping them reach their full potential?

Tradewind Recruitment are working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Wellingborough who are looking to appoint a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team from November 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a caring and enthusiastic individual looking for a full-time, long-term position with the potential to become permanent. You will work closely with class teachers and the wider support team to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and develop their confidence, independence and wellbeing.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils across the primary age range

• Support children with SEN and additional learning needs

• Work alongside the class teacher to support engaging and accessible lessons

• Help pupils develop their confidence, independence and communication skills

• Support children with literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum activities

• Provide encouragement and reassurance to pupils who require additional support

• Promote positive behaviour and effective classroom routines

• Prepare and adapt learning resources where required

• Work closely with teachers, the SENCO and other support staff

• Help create a safe, inclusive and nurturing classroom environment

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development

• Is patient, caring, enthusiastic and approachable

• Can build positive and trusting relationships with pupils

• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Is proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team

• Has a calm and positive approach to supporting behaviour

• Has previous experience in a primary school, SEN, childcare, youth work, tutoring or a similar setting - desirable but not essential

• Is reliable, flexible and committed to a full-time role

• Is passionate about safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What's on Offer

• A full-time, long-term opportunity starting in November 2026

• Potential for the position to become permanent for the right candidate

• Competitive weekly pay, dependent on experience

• The opportunity to gain valuable experience supporting pupils with SEN and additional needs

• Free access to 2,500+ CPD-accredited courses, including Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Behaviour Management and Mental Health in Schools

• Ongoing support from a dedicated Tradewind Recruitment education consultant

• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the education sector

• The chance to make a genuine difference to pupils' learning, confidence and wellbeing

Apply Today

If you are a caring, enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity in Wellingborough, with the potential to secure a permanent position, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this Learning Support Assistant position starting in November 2026.