Learning Support Assistant

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Costa Café with one free coffee per wk

Parking space reserved for interview

Job summary

Northampton Academy is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work closely with classroom teachers, providing directed support and supervision to classes and supporting the co-curricular program. Hours have been adapted to fit the co-curricular schedule.

You will help enable all students to access the curriculum, work to develop independence, and support full inclusion for pupils with SEND. A calm, quiet manner and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Quiet and encouraging manner
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Awareness of inclusion for children with SEND

Responsibilities

• Provide directed support and supervision to classes
• Deliver and support the co-curricular program
• Hours adapted to accommodate co-curricular activities

Skills

Verbal communication

Calm demeanor

Inclusive mindset

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Salary: £20,873.29 actual ( £25,918.00 FTE)

Permanent contract 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time plus training days)

Worried what you will be asked at interview?

Well don't, as you will get these in advance of the day so you can show us your 'best self'.

Worried about where to park on your interview day?

Well don't, as you will get a parking space reserved for you on your interview day and hopefully when you visit.

Want a Costa Coffee from our in-house Costa Café in school?

Yes, that's right we have a Costa Café with one free coffee each week for every member of staff.

As a Learning Support Assistant at Northampton Academy, you will work closely with classroom teachers, providing directed support and supervision to classes.

As part of your role, you will also be required to deliver and support with the co-curricular program at Northampton Academy and as a result, hours have been adapted to accommodate this.

The aim of your support and guidance will be to enable all students to access the curriculum and to facilitate full inclusion into school life, supporting them to learn as independently as possible and to develop to their full potential.

You should have a quiet and encouraging manner with the ability to remain calm in difficult situations, along with excellent verbal communication skills and an awareness of the importance of inclusion for children and young people with Special Educational Needs.

Whether you are an experienced teaching/learning support assistant, a recent graduate and/or considering working in an education or care setting or looking for a rewarding career change, this could be the ideal post for you. Join the team and you will work alongside professionals from a mix of backgrounds.

You will be given roles that let you play to your strengths and will get the support you need to flourish professionally.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the published end date should a suitable candidate apply.

Northampton Academy is a transformational comprehensive and non-selective school of approximately 1700 students, serving a diverse community. We are proud to have been judged 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in March 2023. Our values, which underpin every decision we take, are Respect, Determination, Ambition, Integrity and Tolerance. We have a comprehensive student character-building programme, which has been nationally recognised through the Character Kitemark Plus that was awarded in November 2021.

The leadership of the academy is completely determined to create an environment in which staff can be the best they can be within their role

Northampton Academy is committed to equal opportunities and to the protection and safety of all students and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share these commitments.

The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

For more information or a confidential chat about this role, please contact Louise Jones, Assistant Principal - Inclusion/SENDCo (email [e-mail])

Closing date: Friday 2nd October 2026 at 23:59 pm