Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Northampton

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

Start 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 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 inital 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, dental, prescriptions, and holistic treatments up to £900 annually.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) 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.