About the role
Learning Support Assistant – SEN Pupils
Location: Daventry / Northamptonshire
Contract: Full time. Permanent
Pay: NJC Scale 5‑7, around £21,800–£22,500 FTE (pro-rata for part-time)
The Role:
Vision for Education seeks a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs at a Daventry based primary school. Working with class teachers and SEN teams, you’ll provide both one-to-one and small-group interventions, adapt curriculum materials, support behaviour management, and help pupils access learning in a nurturing, inclusive environment
Requirements (Must-Have):
1. GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above), or TA3/TA1 qualification
2. Proven UK school experience supporting pupils with SEN, SEMH, autism, or learning difficulties
3. Ability to plan and adapt learning tasks, implement behaviour/IEPs, and promote inclusion
4. Calm, patient, reliable and flexible; strong communication skills
5. Hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS on the Update Service
Please note: Only applicants with the required qualifications and UK school SEN experience will be considered.
What We Offer:
6. Competitive salary aligned to school support pay scales or daily rates for supply assignments
7. Flexible options: permanent positions or supply work with long-term or day-to-day availability
8. Access to ongoing CPD and SEN-specific training
9. Pension contributions via LGPS
10. Personalised support from your local Vision for Education consultant
11. Full compliance with Agency Workers’ Regulations (when supplying)
About Vision for Education:
We are a market-leading education supply agency, placing high-quality support staff in primary, mainstream, and SEND settings across the UK. As part of The Edwin Group, we are recognised in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024.