Salary: £24,847 per year
Reference: LSAs
Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)
Northampton, NN3 | Full-Time | Permanent | September 2026 Start
Are you passionate about helping young people achieve their potential?
We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and committed Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to join our team from September 2026.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with college-aged students, supporting them to access their education, develop confidence and independence, and achieve their personal and learning goals.
We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of supporting young people with additional needs, SEND, learning difficulties, autism, communication needs or social and emotional needs.
The Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work alongside teaching and support staff to provide effective, individualised support to students.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students in and around the classroom.
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Supporting students with additional needs to access learning and participate fully in college life.
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Helping students understand instructions, complete tasks and develop effective learning strategies.
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Encouraging independence, confidence and self-advocacy, rather than creating dependency.
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Supporting students with communication, organisation, social interaction and emotional regulation where appropriate.
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Adapting your approach to meet individual learning needs.
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Working closely with teaching staff and other professionals to ensure students receive consistent support.
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Helping students develop the skills they need for further education, employment, adulthood and independent living.
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Maintaining a positive, inclusive and respectful learning environment.
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Monitoring progress and contributing to individual support plans and reviews.
About You
We are looking for people who are:
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Caring, patient and approachable.
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Passionate about supporting young people to succeed.
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Positive and encouraging, with high expectations of students.
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Able to build strong, professional relationships with young people.
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Confident adapting their communication and support to individual needs.
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Reliable, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a team.
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Committed to safeguarding, inclusion and promoting student independence.
Experience of working with young people or students with additional needs is desirable, although we are also interested in applicants who can demonstrate the right attitude, transferable skills and commitment to the role.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives at an important stage in their development.
You will become part of a supportive team where your contribution can help students overcome barriers, build confidence and take important steps towards their future.
Position: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Northampton, NN3
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £24,847.00 FTE
How to Apply
If you are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and reach their potential, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to join our Learning Support team from September 2026.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to appropriate pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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