SEND Learning Support Assistant - Mainstream Secondary School Location: Northampton Start Date: ASAP or January 2026 Contract Type: Full-Time Long-Term or Permanent Salary: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)Do you have a passion for supporting young people with special educational needs? Are you motivated by helping students overcome barriers, build confidence, and thrive in a mainstream school environment?We are proud to be working with a welcoming, inclusive, and well-supported mainstream secondary school seeking a dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant to join their team as soon as possible or from January 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is compassionate, patient, and eager to make a long-lasting difference to students with additional needs.Whether you come from an education, care, youth work, or support background, this role offers hands-on experience and the chance to positively impact individual learners every day.What You''ll Be DoingProviding 1:1 or small-group support to students with SEND, including autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, learning difficulties, and communication needsSupporting pupils within a mainstream classroom, ensuring they can access and engage with the curriculumAssisting teachers with differentiation, lesson preparation, and behaviour supportEncouraging students to develop confidence, resilience, and independenceHelping to implement EHCP targets and personalised learning strategiesPromoting inclusion and emotional ..... full job details .....