Learning Support Assistant

School Improvement Liverpool Ltd; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope School in Liverpool is seeking a committed Learning Support Assistant to join our team supporting KS1 and KS2 pupils with SEMH needs. The role is term-time, 39 weeks per year, 40 hours per week, with core hours 8:30am–2:00pm.

Applicants should show enthusiasm for working with challenging behaviour, be willing to undertake training in attachment and trauma practices, and work within our attachment and trauma ethos to build safe, trusting relationships.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for working with pupils who can display challenging behaviour.
• Experience of working with SEN pupils desirable.
• Prepared to undergo training in attachment and trauma practices and positive holding techniques.

Responsibilities

• Work with KS1 and KS2 pupils with SEMH needs.
• Be part of Hope School's attachment and trauma ethos and build safe relationships.
• Support pupils during a 40-hour-per-week term-time schedule (39 weeks per year).

Job description

Hope School is an outstanding special school for pupils aged 5–11 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We are proud of our non-exclusion policy—no child is ever excluded from Hope School. Many of our pupils have experienced multiple school placements before arriving with us, and we are committed to providing them with the stability, safety, and consistency they need to thrive.

Role Information

Job Title Learning Support Assistant Job Type Learning Support Job Phase Special Educational Needs Location Liverpool

Grade 3 Actual Salary Range £26'427 - £28'153 Contract Type Permanent Contract Term Full time Closing Date Friday, October 30th, 2026

About the Role

The Governors of Hope School wish to appoint committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join our successful and friendly team. The successful person will work with KS1 and KS2 pupils who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties.
The role of a learning support assistant at Hope School is a vital role for our attachment and trauma ethos, as relationships are key.
This is a term time post of 39 weeks per year annualised contract of 40 hours per week for full time equivalent. The school day at Hope School is 8.30am till 2.00pm and these will be the core hours of these roles. Hope school is committed to being a family friendly place of employment and due to this there is a degree of flexibility in the working hours.
Hope School now also has a site in L24 area. Applicants need to be aware the role may be on either site.

Personal Qualities

Applicants must possess a genuine enthusiasm for working with pupils who can display challenging behaviour. Experience of working with SEN pupils is desirable. Applicants must be prepared to undergo appropriate training, including training in attachment and trauma practices and positive holding techniques, as deemed necessary by the SLT.
Personal qualities should include: Well motivated, enthusiastic and flexible. High expectations personally and for the children. Good organisation skills. Good teamwork and interpersonal skills, integrity, loyalty, sensitivity and patience.

Application Information

Closing Date Friday, October 30th, 2026 Closing Time 12:00pm Shortlisting Date Monday, October 5th, 2026

Interview Date 1 Friday, October 30th, 2026 Interview Date 2 Thursday, November 5th, 2026