SEND Support Assistant

Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
Pay: Competitive salary, dependent on experience

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and helping them thrive in a primary school environment?

Do you have a caring and patient approach and want to make a genuine difference to children's learning, confidence, and development?

Tradewind Recruitment are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Wellingborough that is looking to appoint a dedicated Learning Support Assistant - SEND from September 2026.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with children and wants to provide consistent, personalised support to pupils who may need additional help to access learning and school life.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher, SENDCO, and wider school team to support pupils throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND
• Helping children access the primary curriculum and take part in classroom activities
• Supporting pupils with a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, SEMH, and learning difficulties
• Reinforcing key skills through targeted activities and interventions
• Supporting children with reading, writing, numeracy, communication, and social development
• Encouraging pupils to become more confident and independent learners
• Helping children develop positive learning and classroom behaviours
• Supporting emotional regulation and children's wellbeing
• Following individual support plans and strategies put in place by the school
• Helping pupils manage transitions, routines, and changes throughout the school day
• Building positive and trusting relationships with children
• Working collaboratively with teachers, the SENDCO, parents, and wider support staff

The successful candidate will:

• Have a genuine passion for supporting children with SEND
• Be caring, patient, empathetic, and resilient
• Be able to adapt their approach to meet individual children's needs
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be confident building positive relationships with young children
• Remain calm and supportive when dealing with challenging situations
• Be reliable, proactive, and committed to safeguarding
• Work effectively as part of a primary school team
• Be enthusiastic about developing their knowledge and experience within SEND

Previous experience working in primary education, SEND, childcare, nursery, care, youth work, mentoring, or a similar setting would be advantageous but is not essential.

• Full-time permanent position starting September 2026
• Opportunity to join a supportive and inclusive primary school in Wellingborough
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Free access to 2,500+ CPD-accredited courses
• Training opportunities covering SEND, Autism Awareness, Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, and Mental Health
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Tradewind Recruitment consultant
• Valuable experience supporting children with a range of additional needs
• Opportunities to progress within SEND, education, pastoral support, or teaching

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to build a rewarding career supporting children with additional needs.

You will work alongside experienced teachers and SEND professionals, gaining valuable experience while helping pupils develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed.

Apply today to be considered for this Learning Support Assistant - SEND position in a Wellingborough primary school, starting September 2026.