SEND Learning Support Assistant - Mainstream Secondary School Location: Northampton Start Date: ASAP or January 2026 Contract Type: Full-Time | Long-Term or Permanent Salary: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)

Do you have a passion for supporting young people with special educational needs? Are you motivated by helping students overcome barriers, build confidence, and thrive in a mainstream school environment?

We 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.

Whether 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.

What You'll Be Doing

Providing 1:1 or small-group support to students with SEND, including autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, learning difficulties, and communication needs

Supporting pupils within a mainstream classroom, ensuring they can access and engage with the curriculum

Assisting teachers with differentiation, lesson preparation, and behaviour support

Encouraging students to develop confidence, resilience, and independence

Helping to implement EHCP targets and personalised learning strategies

Promoting inclusion and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day

Contributing to a calm, safe, and nurturing learning environment

We're Looking For Someone Who

Is passionate about supporting young people with SEND in a mainstream setting

Brings a calm, patient, and empathetic approach

Can communicate clearly and build strong relationships with students and staff

Is reliable, adaptable, and works well as part of a team

Ideally has experience in education, care, SEN, or youth support (not essential)

Shows enthusiasm for learning and developing professionally

What You'll Gain in Return

A long-term, stable position with potential for a permanent contract

The opportunity to work in a friendly, inclusive mainstream secondary school

Competitive weekly pay, with progression opportunities

Free access to over 2,500 CPD-accredited courses through Tradewind's National College platform, including Autism Awareness, ADHD Training, SEMH Strategies, Safeguarding, and more

Ongoing support from experienced education consultants

A clear pathway into future careers such as teaching, specialist SEN work, behaviour mentoring, or pastoral roles

If you're ready to support SEND students in a mainstream school ASAP or from January 2026, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about SEND Learning Support Assistant opportunities in local secondary schools