SEND Learning Support Assistant - Mainstream Secondary School\n Location: Northampton\n Start Date: ASAP or January 2026\n Contract Type: Full-Time | Long-Term or Permanent\n Salary: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)\n\nDo you have a passion for supporting young people with special educational needs?\n Are you motivated by helping students overcome barriers, build confidence, and thrive in a mainstream school environment?\n\nWe are proud to be working with a welcoming, inclusive, and well-supported mainstream secondary school seeking a dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant to join their team as soon as possible or from January 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is compassionate, patient, and eager to make a long-lasting difference to students with additional needs.\n\nWhether you come from an education, care, youth work, or support background, this role offers hands-on experience and the chance to positively impact individual learners every day.\n\nWhat You'll Be Doing\n\nProviding 1:1 or small-group support to students with SEND, including autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, learning difficulties, and communication needs\n\nSupporting pupils within a mainstream classroom, ensuring they can access and engage with the curriculum\n\nAssisting teachers with differentiation, lesson preparation, and behaviour support\n\nEncouraging students to develop confidence, resilience, and independence\n\nHelping to implement EHCP targets and personalised learning strategies\n\nPromoting inclusion and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day\n\nContributing to a calm, safe, and nurturing learning environment\n\nWe're Looking For Someone Who\n\nIs passionate about supporting young people with SEND in a mainstream setting\n\nBrings a calm, patient, and empathetic approach\n\nCan communicate clearly and build strong relationships with students and staff\n\nIs reliable, adaptable, and works well as part of a team\n\nIdeally has experience in education, care, SEN, or youth support (not essential)\n\nShows enthusiasm for learning and developing professionally\n\nWhat You'll Gain in Return\n\nA long-term, stable position with potential for a permanent contract\n\nThe opportunity to work in a friendly, inclusive mainstream secondary school\n\nCompetitive weekly pay, with progression opportunities\n\nFree access to over 2,500 CPD-accredited courses through Tradewind's National College platform, including Autism Awareness, ADHD Training, SEMH Strategies, Safeguarding, and more\n\nOngoing support from experienced education consultants\n\nA clear pathway into future careers such as teaching, specialist SEN work, behaviour mentoring, or pastoral roles\n\nIf you're ready to support SEND students in a mainstream school ASAP or from January 2026, we'd love to hear from you.\n\nApply today to find out more about SEND Learning Support Assistant opportunities in local secondary schools