Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Liverpool; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education is seeking Learning Support Assistants for a Secondary School in Wallasey. These roles, both full-time and part-time, involve work with pupils aged 11-16 with additional needs, emphasizing a positive impact and collaboration within the school environment.

Benefits

Free child protection and prevent duty training

Support with DBS checks

Qualifications

• Experience with children with additional needs is desirable but not essential.
• Open to both experienced and less experienced candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide general education support and encouragement to pupils.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other staff.
• Facilitate positive behavior and choices among pupils.

Skills

Passion for making a difference

Ability to build positive relationships

Collaborative teamwork

Supportive of children with additional needs

Job description

Learning Support Assistants

Multiple roles available in a mainstream Secondary School (L4) These jobs are available on a full-time and part-time basis, for emergency cover, absences (short-term and long-term) as well as gaps in staffing.

• Start date: September 2025
• Competitive rate £90 - £100 per day
• School experience is not required to be successful in these roles

A mainstream Secondary School in Wallasey require multiple Learning Support Assistant’s for their SEN provision in September 2025. The school require staff on short-term and long-term contracts which could be either on a full-time or a part-time basis. The school caters for pupils aged 11-16 with SEN. They are looking for individuals who are passionate to making a difference with children in Specialist settings. Within these roles, as a learning support assistant, you will be expected to create positive relationships with the pupils and encourage positive choices and behaviour. You will be expected to provide general support within the classes and work collaboratively with other LSAs and the class teachers.

Long-term roles available

• Full-time positions (Monday-Friday, 8.30am-3.30pm)
• Required to commit to the school on a long-term basis
• Interested in securing a permanent role

Short-term roles available

• Part-time and/or full-time positions (Varied/ ad-hoc days - 8.30am-1.00pm/ 12.00pm- 3.30pm/ 8.30am-3.30pm)
• Would be covering emergency/ scheduled absences

The school are keen to consider a variety of staff in terms of experience, you are likely to be successful whether you are an experienced SEN support assistant, a graduate looking for experience in specialist provision or have current or prior experience support/care worker etc. Ideally if you have supported individuals with additional needs, that would be desirable however this is not essential to be successful.

Next steps:

• Once we have your details, we will be able to put your CV forward for the positions.
• The school will shortlist CVs and ask to meet shortlisted candidates for an informal interview/ trial in school.
• If you are interested in these positions, please get in touch with Charlie at Teaching Personnel Liverpool!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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