Empower Student Success: Learning Support Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Sefton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Learning Support Assistant in Maghull (L31) to support students in a secondary school starting September 2026. The role runs 8:30am–3:30pm, on a full-time basis, with pay to scale. You will work closely with teachers to support students with additional needs and help implement lesson plans.

Ideal candidates will have experience with children and supporting individuals with additional needs. Safeguarding training is desirable; DBS and two references are required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children.
• Experience supporting individuals with additional needs.
• Safeguarding training desirable but training will be provided.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply for a new one.
• Ability to provide two professional references (covering 24 months).

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with additional needs.
• Assist the class teacher in managing the classroom, preparing materials, and implementing lesson plans.
• Help manage and improve student behaviour, ensuring a positive learning environment.
• Ensure students feel valued and supported in the classroom.
• Help students achieve their learning goals.

Skills

Experience with children

Support for individuals with special/s

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Learning Support Assistant in Maghull (L31) to support students in a secondary school starting September 2026. The role runs 8:30am–3:30pm, on a full-time basis, with pay to scale. You will work closely with teachers to support students with additional needs and help implement lesson plans.

Ideal candidates will have experience with children and supporting individuals with additional needs. Safeguarding training is desirable; DBS and two references are required.