Learning Assistant Level 2

St Helens Council; St Helens; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Robins Lane Primary School in St Helens is seeking an outstanding Learning Assistant Level 2 to join our caring, values-driven team. The role is permanent, 8.30am-3.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only plus 5 days, to support pupils and uphold our motto “Aim High, Fly High”.

The successful candidate will be committed to raising standards, enthusiastic, and flexible, with a supportive approach to children and families. DBS check will be enhanced.

Qualifications

• Believe they can make a difference
• Be supportive of the inclusive ethos of the school
• Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour
• Be enthusiastic and motivate children
• Be committed to raising standards
• Be flexible and hard-working
• Be sensitive to the needs of our children and families

Skills

Compassionate

Inclusive ethos

High expectations

Motivate children

Flexible and hard-working

Job description

The Governors of Robins Lane Community Primary School are seeking to appoint an outstanding and compassionate Learning Assistant Level 2 who embodies our school motto – ‘Aim High, Fly High’.

This post is required as soon as possible and is permanent. The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm, term time only + 5 days.

The successful candidate will:

• Believe they can make a difference
• Be supportive of the inclusive ethos of the school
• Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour
• Be enthusiastic and motivate children
• Be committed to raising standards
• Be flexible and hard-working
• Be sensitive to the needs of our children and families

In return, we will offer you:

• Happy, caring children with a thirst for learning
• An opportunity to make a difference
• A strong, shared vision for our school
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• A supportive and encouraging team of staff and governors

Visits to our school are welcomed and can be arranged by telephoning our school office on 01744 678503 or emailing [e-mail].

Working at Robins Lane Primary School

Our WINGS values are at the heart of everything we do.

They are;

Warm-hearted; Inspire; Never Give Up; Genuine; Strive to Succeed

We want our children to know and value their roots whilst building the knowledge, confidence and curiosity to venture out into the wider world where they can ‘Aim high and fly high’. To support this, we have a wonderful and dedicated team of staff and governors. We work together collaboratively and with mutual trust and respect. We invest in the wellbeing and happiness of every individual staff member. We buy into a comprehensive wellbeing package for every member of our team, which offers financial and legal advice, medical advice and support, mental health support (including counselling), GP appointments and musculoskeletal services. We want our staff to be healthy and happy and support everyone having a positive work/life balance.

Come join us — where your passion for education meets a community that truly cares.

Robins Lane is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For more information regarding this role, please contact School Business Lead [e-mail]

Closing date: Monday 28th September 2026

Shortlisting: Tuesday 29th September 2026 (Candidates will be contacted by telephone or email following this)

Interviews are scheduled to take place on: Thursday 1st October and Friday 2nd October 2026.

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.

Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.

This is an Enhanced Disclosure post.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.