Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Job description
Location: Northampton (NN2)
Pay: £92.63 – £100.00 per day
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives?
We are looking for a patient, compassionate, and resilient Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a warm, welcoming specialist school in Northampton (NN2). If you thrive in a supportive environment and want a stable, long-term role helping pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) succeed, we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Be Doing:
- 1:1 & Small Group Support: Tailor learning activities to match individual pupil needs and learning styles.
- Academic & Social Guidance: Help pupils build confidence, emotional resilience, and essential life skills.
- Collaborative Working: Partner closely with dedicated teachers, therapists, and support staff.
- Positive Environment: Create a safe, encouraging, and structured space where every child feels valued.
What We Are Looking For:
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND (in education, care, or support roles).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- An empathetic, adaptable, and patient approach.
- A genuine desire to help vulnerable learners achieve their full potential.
What We Offer:
- Competitive daily rate (£92.63 – £100/day).
- Full-time, long-term stability in a specialist setting.
- Ongoing professional development and a highly supportive team environment.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today with your CV!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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