SEND Learning Support Assistant - Immediate Start

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Kettering; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Ongoing long-term placements

Supportive school environment

CPD and training access

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD is seeking a caring and dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA) in Kettering. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with complex needs, including ASC, SLD and PMLD, and may require personal care and mobility assistance.

You'll work alongside teachers and therapists to deliver tailored activities, use AAC methods, and help pupils engage, communicate and build independence throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Patient, compassionate, adaptable and resilient.
• Comfortable undertaking personal care as part of daily duties.
• Experience supporting individuals with autism, learning difficulties or complex needs.
• Manual handling experience or training (highly desirable).

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with a range of complex needs.
• Supporting pupils with ASC, SLD, PMLD and communication difficulties.
• Assisting with personal care, including toileting, changing and other intimate routines.
• Supporting pupils with mobility and physical needs, including manual handling where trained.
• Delivering individual learning activities and personalised programmes.
• Using communication approaches such as PECS, Makaton, Signalong or other AAC methods.
• Encouraging engagement, interaction and independence through structured activities.
• Supporting pupils with sensory needs and emotional regulation.
• Following individual care plans, moving and handling guidance, safeguarding procedures and school policies.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and the wider support team.

Skills

Patient

Compassionate

Adaptable

Resilient

Team player

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment LTD is seeking a caring and dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA) in Kettering. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with complex needs, including ASC, SLD and PMLD, and may require personal care and mobility assistance.

You'll work alongside teachers and therapists to deliver tailored activities, use AAC methods, and help pupils engage, communicate and build independence throughout the day.