SEN Learning Support Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking caring Learning Support Assistants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs across Northampton schools.

You will help pupils with communication challenges, physical disabilities and daily activities, while working closely with teachers and therapists to foster independence and confidence. The role offers 1:1 and small-group support in a busy SEN setting, with opportunities for varied experience across provisions and a supportive consultant from

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
• Confident with pupils who have speech, language or communication difficulties.
• Understanding of supporting individuals with physical disabilities.
• Patient, compassionate and adaptable to individual needs.
• Comfortable providing personal care when required.
• Ability to build positive relationships and support independence.
• Works well within an educational team.
• Experience with Makaton, PECS or AAC is beneficial.
• Experience supporting pupils with complex needs (SLD/PMLD) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with speech, language and communication needs.
• Support pupils with limited verbal communication to express needs and engage with others.
• Use communication strategies and resources to aid understanding and interaction.
• Assist pupils with physical disabilities and mobility needs to promote independence.
• Provide personal care support where required.
• Support learning, social development and daily classroom activities.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and other staff to meet individual pupil needs.
• Create a positive, inclusive and encouraging learning environment.

Skills

1:1 Support

Small group support

Communication strategies

Personal care support

Team collaboration

Makaton/PECS/AAC familiarity

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - NorthamptonSEN Setting | Full-Time Opportunities | Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking caring, patient and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to support pupils with additional needs across schools in Northampton. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning, develop their communication skills and achieve greater independence. You will be supporting pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, particularly speech, language and communication difficulties, as well as physical disabilities and complex needs. Some pupils may require additional assistance with their mobility, personal care and day‑to‑day activities.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small‑group support to pupils with speech, language and communication difficulties.
• Support pupils who may have limited verbal communication, helping them express their needs and engage with others.
• Use communication strategies and resources to support pupils' understanding and interaction.
• Assist pupils with physical disabilities and mobility needs, promoting their independence wherever possible.
• Provide personal care support where required.
• Support pupils with their learning, social development and everyday classroom activities.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other support staff to meet individual pupil needs.
• Create a positive, inclusive and encouraging learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
• Is confident supporting pupils with speech, language and communication difficulties.
• Has experience or an understanding of supporting individuals with physical disabilities.
• Is patient, compassionate and adaptable to individual needs.
• Is comfortable providing personal care support where required.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and encourage their confidence and independence.
• Works well as part of a wider educational team.
• Experience with Makaton, PECS, AAC or other alternative communication methods would be beneficial.
• Experience supporting pupils with physical disabilities, complex needs, SLD or PMLD would also be advantageous.

What We Offer

• A range of Learning Support Assistant opportunities across Northampton.
• Ideally full-time availability, although occasional part-time opportunities may also be available.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant at Tradewind Recruitment.
• Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of SEN provisions.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to pupils' education and development.