Learning Support Assistant

The Rainbow; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Rainbow Education Multi Academy Trust in Liverpool is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with diverse needs. You will work within a friendly school team, contributing to inclusive practice and tailored learning activities.

The role emphasises safeguarding, proactive support, and collaboration with teachers to foster a positive learning environment. Part-time hours are offered at this single-site school.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children within a school setting, including supporting those with complex or additional needs.
• Ability to adapt learning resources creatively and implement behaviour strategies effectively.
• A nurturing, patient, and proactive approach to inclusive education.
• A deep, unwavering commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
• Assist with inclusion and behaviour strategies within the classroom.
• Support planning and delivery of learning activities under supervision.
• Uphold safeguarding policies and school procedures.

Skills

Experience with children

Creative resource adaptation

Safeguarding focus

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (with responsibility for 1:1 / small group work)

CAPTION:

• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: Liverpool, L15 4ND
• Job type: Contract
• Posting date: 15 Aug 2026
• Closing date: 28 Aug 2026

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

What We Are Looking For:

• Proven experience working with children within a school setting, specifically supporting those with complex or additional needs.
• An ability to adapt learning resources creatively and implement behavior strategies effectively.
• A nurturing, patient, and proactive approach to inclusive education.
• A deep, unwavering commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer:

• A warm and welcoming school culture built on mutual respect and shared values.
• Pupils who are eager to learn, kind, and full of potential.
• A collaborative, supportive staff team with a clear and helpful leadership structure.
• Access to bespoke professional development opportunities across the Rainbow Education Multi Academy Trust.
• An environment where every team member is valued, supported, and encouraged to excel.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition, from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, and suitability to work with children.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.