Learning Support Assistant

Prospero Teaching; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider is seeking a motivated Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in Bootle starting September 2025. The role focuses on supporting students with additional needs, promoting independence and engaging them effectively in their learning journey. You will benefit from working within a supportive team dedicated to enhancing student learning and inclusion.

Benefits

Supportive school environment

Experienced team support

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in a school environment.
• Experience supporting individuals with additional needs.
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training (desirable, but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Help pupils understand instructions clearly.
• Assist children in expressing themselves.
• Encourage students to develop self-help skills and confidence.

Skills

Support for individuals with additional needs

Communication

Behaviour management

Preparation of teaching materials

Encouragement of independence

Job description

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Prospero Teaching is excited to announce an opportunity for a motivated and caring Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in the Bootle area starting September 2025. You will play a vital role in supporting students, especially those with additional needs, thrive in the classroom. You will be somebody who has patience and provides encouragement.

Learning Support Assistant

Location: Bootle, L20

Start Date: September 2025

Contract Type: Full time- 8:30am – 3:30pm

Pay: Paid to scale

Responsibilities

• Supporting learning: Helping pupils understand instructions clearly, and providing support to keep them engaged with lessons- either one-on-one or in small groups.
• Encouraging communication: Assisting children in expressing themselves, whether through speech, writing, or alternative communication methods.
• Promoting independence: Encouraging students to develop self-help skills and confidence in their abilities.
• Behaviour support: having excellent classroom behaviour management and providing emotional support when needed.
• Preparing materials: Assisting teachers with lesson preparation.
• Supporting inclusion: Helping students with special educational needs (SEN) access the curriculum and participate fully in school life and altering the learning material to their individual needs.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children in a school environment.
• Experience supporting individuals with additional needs.
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training (desirable, but not essential as training will be provided).
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service, or willingness to apply for a new one.
• Ability to provide a minimum of two professional references.

Why Join Prospero Teaching?

• Work in a supportive and inclusive school environment.
• Support from a dedicated and experienced team.

How to Apply:

If you are a passionate Learning Support Assistant ready to make a difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you. Please apply to this advert.