Learning Support Assistant - Secondary Schools
Location - Wellingborough and surrounding areas
Agency- Teaching personnel
Position- Learning Support Assistant
Contract - Full time, Monday- Friday
Start date - September 2026
Salary - Competitive daily rate, dependant on experience
About the role
Teaching Personnel are currently looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to join welcoming secondary schools in Wellingborough or the surrounding areas.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning. You will work closely with teachers, the SENCO and pastoral staff to provide individual and small-group support to students.
Key responsibilities
-Provide 1:1 and small group support to students in the classroom.
- Support pupils with additional learning needs and SEND.
- Help students develop their confidence, independence and social skills.
- Assist teachers with differentiated learning activities.
- Support positive behaviour and promote an inclusive learning environment.
- Encourage students to engage with their learning and achieve their potential.
- Monitor students' progress and communicate effectively with teaching staff.
- Support students across KS3 and KS4 as required.
The ideal candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
- Patient, caring and approachable.
- Passionate about helping young people succeed.
- Confident working with secondary-aged students
- Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
- Reliable, adaptable and able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Experienced in working with children or young people (SEND experience is desirable)
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or previous school experience would be an advantage, although Teaching Personnel may consider candidates with transferable experience.
What Teaching personnel offers
- Full-time opportunities in secondary schools.
- Support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.
- Access to professional development and training.
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
- Support with the DBS process where required.
If you are passionate about education and would like to make a positive difference to the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you.
Contact bethany.thomasteachingpersonnel
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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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
Learning Support Assistant • Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
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