Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 17,527 - 18,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Professional development and training

Supportive working environment

Potential for permanent opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Graduate Learning Support Assistant to work full-time across mainstream secondary schools and SEN provisions in Liverpool. This role offers hands-on experience for graduates aiming to pursue teaching, educational psychology, or support services.

As part of the school team you will support students with diverse learning needs, work with teachers and SENCOs, and help deliver engaging lessons, interventions, and inclusive classroom practices. Start September 2026.

Qualifications

• A degree (Psychology or related field preferred).
• A genuine passion for working with young people.
• Previous experience in tutoring, support work, care work, or similar roles (desirable).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, resilience, and a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with additional learning needs, including those with SEN.
• Assisting classroom teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
• Providing one-to-one and small group interventions.
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Helping to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Proactive attitude

Passion for working with young people

Education

Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Graduate Learning Support Assistant (Full-Time)

Pay: £95-£100 per day (6.5 hrs)

Start Date: September 2026

Liverpool

Teaching Personnel are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Graduate Learning Support Assistants to work on a full-time basis across mainstream secondary schools and specialist SEN provisions in Liverpool.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in education, particularly those considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, or support services.

About the Role:

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students with a range of learning needs. You will work closely with teachers and SENCOs to provide tailored support, both in the classroom and in small group or one-to-one settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting students with additional learning needs, including those with SEN
• Assisting classroom teachers in delivering engaging lessons
• Providing one-to-one and small group interventions
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Helping to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A degree (Psychology or a related field preferred)
• A genuine passion for working with young people
• Previous experience in tutoring, support work, care work, or similar roles (desirable)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, resilience, and a proactive attitude

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rate of £95-£100
• Valuable classroom experience across a variety of school settings
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on students' lives

These roles are available from September 2026 for the full academic year, with the potential for permanent opportunities.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% 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.

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