SEND Learning Support Assistant

Position: SEND Learning Support Assistant - Fixed Term
Employer Northampton High School - GDSTLocation

Northampton, Northamptonshire Contract Type Fixed term contract

Hours

Part Time Contract Length Subject to external funding

Salary £17,133.99 actual (£27,171.00 FTE)
Posted9th June 2026

Start Date1st September 2026

Expires
26th June 2026 12:00 PM Contract Type Fixed term contract

Start Date1st September 2026

Job ID1559093

Start Date1st September 2026

Contract Type :

Fixed term contract

Contract Length:
Subject to external funding

Job :
Fixed term and is subject to external funding provided to support an individual pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan Salary: £17,133.99 actual (£27,171.00 FTE)

Location:

Northampton High School, Newport Pagnell Road, Hardingstone, NN4 6UU
Closing date: 26 June 2026, however applications may be considered ahead of the deadline

Interviews will take place on: 1 July 2026

We are pioneers in girls’ education and aim to reshape the future of learning itself. We empower our girls to believe in themselves and value the positive contribution they can make to the world. Join our progressive and evolving team, where we work together to promote and enable this ambitious and aspirational cultural, take on the challenge of ensuring we have the right systems in place to support our schools.

What you’ll be doing

To succeed in this role, you will have a passion for supporting individual pupils and want to champion learning and development at every opportunity whilst celebrating individual success. You will be able to form good relationships with individual pupils and bring energy to every task with a patient and positive outlook. You will have a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification or equivalent as a minimum.

What skills and experience you’ll bring to the role Build strong, trusting relationships and take time to really understand a child’s needs

Have patience, empathy and a calm, encouraging approach

Can adapt learning and explain things in a way that makes sense to the child they are supporting

Use praise, reassurance and gentle challenge to help develop confidence and independence

Enjoy celebrating progress in all its forms - big and small

Works well as part of a team, collaborating with teachers, the Learning Enhancement Coordinator and other professionals

Is observant and reflective, able to respond to a child’s needs in the moment

Supports positive behaviour with consistency, kindness and clear expectations

Is committed to inclusion and believes every child deserves to feel successful

Warmth, positivity and a good sense of humour - to each dayFor any questions about the role, please see the application instructions for contact information.

Who we areThe Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) is the UK’s leading group of 23 independent girls’ schools and two academies across England and Wales. We educate around 19,000 students and employ 4,000 staff, all united for a shared purpose: to help girls learn without limits, so they can go on to lead lives without limits and make the world a better place for us all.

The organisation’s values serve as guiding principles:

We put girls first

We think and act fearlessly

We embrace a forward-thinking mindset that shapes the educational offer for girls

We are a family of schools

We provide careers that are fulfilling and purposeful for our staff

As recognised global leaders in girls’ education, we combine 153 years of expertise and experience with a progressive and pace-setting vision for the future. We are dedicated to giving our students the tools to thrive, offering them access to innovative educational practices, excellent facilities, and an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued.

Why join usAs part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Access to extensive professional development opportunities

Training grants for qualifications

A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

Generous pension schemes

Free life assurance benefit

Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans

A Cycle to Work scheme

Competitive terms and conditions of employment

There…