Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment
Are You Passionate About Helping Young People Succeed?
Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to work within a secondary school in the Wellingborough area.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young people with their education, confidence and personal development. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to students who may require additional support to engage with learning and achieve their potential.
We would love to hear from candidates who have previous experience within education, SEN/SEND, mental health, care, youth work or behaviour support and are looking for a rewarding role within a secondary school.
The Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:
Provide 1:1 and small-group support to secondary-aged students
Support students with additional learning needs, including SEN/SEND
Help young people overcome barriers to learning
Assist students with classroom activities and lesson engagement
Support students who may struggle with confidence, behaviour or emotional regulation
Encourage independence, resilience and positive attitudes towards education
Build strong, trusting relationships with students
Adapt support to meet individual learning and emotional needs
Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
Help maintain a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment
Monitor student engagement and provide feedback to teaching staff
What We're Looking For
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:
Teaching Assistant or Learning Support roles
SEN/SEND or SEMH settings
Mental health support
Behaviour support
Youth work or mentoring
Children's residential care
Support work or social care
Psychology or counselling
Working with vulnerable children or young people
Previous school experience would be beneficial, but we also welcome applications from candidates with relevant transferable experience.
The ideal candidate will be:
Patient, caring and approachable
Confident supporting young people with different learning needs
Calm and resilient when managing challenging situations
Able to build positive relationships with students
Understanding of safeguarding and student wellbeing
Reliable, adaptable and enthusiastic
Available for full-time work in Wellingborough
Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?
Competitive daily rate dependent on experience
Full-time, long-term opportunities
Potential temp-to-perm opportunities
Dedicated support from your Tradewind consultant
Access to free CPD and professional development
Free access to The National College after your first day worked
Opportunities to gain experience within local secondary schools
Ongoing support throughout your placement
Apply Today
If you're an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant looking for your next opportunity, or you're hoping to move into education from a care, mental health or youth work background, we'd love to hear from you!
Send your CV to Hannah at to find out more.
Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references
Salary description
£92.56 - £95.00 per day