Learning Support Assistant

Northampton Business Directory; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national group of independent educational providers is looking for a dynamic Teaching Assistant to inspire and support secondary-aged pupils in a non-mainstream learning environment in Northampton. This role involves fostering a love for learning and providing emotional support. Key qualifications include GCSEs in Maths and English, along with the ability to engage and communicate effectively. The position offers professional development and is potentially permanent after the initial supply period.

Benefits

Support for professional qualifications

Referral Bonus of £500

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Health and Wellness Support

Qualifications

• Ability to engage learners and support their ambitions.
• Passionate about making a positive impact on students' lives.
• Understanding of alternative provision and special needs.

Responsibilities

• Support secondary age pupils in a non-mainstream learning environment.
• Foster a love for learning and embrace diversity.
• Encourage students to think beyond traditional methods.

Skills

Engagement Skills

Emotional Support

Communication

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English C or 4 grade and above

Job description

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Northampton

Salary: £110 - £120 per day, dependant on experience

Start FAN Date: ASAP - July 2026

Overview

Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a national group of independent, alternative education settings who support children with social, emotional and mental health needs aged 11-16. Across their 13 sites, they aspire to innovate, influence, and inspire others through high-quality and purposeful education and training.

Their site in Northampton are on the lookout for dynamic and creative teaching assistants who can inspire and support secondary age pupils in a non-mainstream learning environment.

Role Summary

The successful applicant will be passionate about fostering a love for learning, embracing diversity, and encouraging students to think beyond the traditional. The school accommodate approximately 35 pupils to ensure we offer ample opportunities for children who require a nurturing, encouraging, and supportive environment, particularly those preparing to reintegrate into a mainstream setting.

What we're looking for

• Engagement Skills: Ability to engage learners and support their ambitions
• Emotional Support: Passionate about making a positive impact on students' lives.
• Qualification: GCSEs in Maths and English C or 4 grade and above (or an equivalent)
• Knowledge: Have an understanding of alternative provision and dealing with bango with students with special needs.
• Experience: Working%; within an education setting or equivalent.
• Communication: Professional communication with students and staff.
• Promotion of Values: Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values.

Benefits

• Professional Development: Support for professional qualifications, in-house training, including paid qualifications.
• Permanent opportunities: available after successful initial supply period
• Referral Bonus: £500 for referring top talent.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.
• Health and Wellness Support: Access to Medicash, covering eye tests, optical,attutto, prescriptions, and holistic treatments up to £900 annually.

ോപ APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if allant) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK.
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% 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.

Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.