Learning Support Assistant

Total People; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Wellbeing days

Christmas shutdown

Auto enrolment pension

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

All equipment provided

Job summary

Total People in Liverpool is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to empower 16-19 learners, including SEND, on a permanent, part-time basis. You’ll work with tutors to tailor support, foster independence and help learners achieve goals.

Based at our Halton site, you’ll build trust with students, families and external agencies, contributing to an inclusive learning environment and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• You don’t need to have worked as an LSA before. If you’re passionate about supporting young people and can bring empathy, patience and enthusiasm to the role, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support tailored to individual learner needs
• Help learners engage in lessons and access the curriculum
• Support learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Encourage independence, confidence and self-belief
• Assist with classroom activities, learning resources and interventions
• Build positive relationships with learners, families, employers and external agencies
• Support learners to achieve their educational and personal goals
• Contribute to creating an inclusive, positive and supportive learning environment for all learners

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Enthusiasm

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Qualifications in learning support or education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job reference REQ012760 Date posted 01/09/2026 Application closing date 12/11/2026 Location Liverpool Salary * Pro-rata £20,702.24 (FTE £25, 877.80) per annum Package Competitive Benefits plus auto enrolment pension scheme Contractual hours 29.6 Basis Part time Job category/type Teaching and Assessment Attachments Learning Support Assistant.pdf

Great opportunity to stay connected to your profession while enjoying a different pace of work, greater flexibility and the chance to inspire the next generation. Put your industry experience to work in a role where you can share your knowledge, develop future talent and make a lasting impact.

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays,
• 3 wellbeing days (Includes birthday day off and Christmas eve off)
• 3 days shutdown for Christmas
• Autoenrolmentto a workplace pension scheme
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• All equipment is provided to complete the role

Do you believe every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed?

Are you patient, supportive and passionate about helping learners overcome barriers to learning?

At Total People, we're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our Study Programme team and help young people aged 16-19, including learners with SEND and EHCPs, achieve their ambitions. This role is a offered on a permanent, part time (29.6 hours per week) basis, based at our Halton site.

This is much more than a support role. You'll be a mentor, motivator, advocate and positive role model, helping learners build confidence, develop independence, succeed in education and take their next steps towards employment and adulthood.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll work closely with tutors and the wider support team to:

• Provide one-to-one support tailored to individual learner needs
• Help learners engage in lessons and access the curriculum
• Support learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Encourage independence, confidence and self-belief
• Assist with classroom activities, learning resources and interventions
• Build positive relationships with learners, families, employers and external agencies
• Support learners to achieve their educational and personal goals
• Contribute to creating an inclusive, positive and supportive learning environment for all learners.

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need to have worked as an LSA before. If you’re passionate about supporting young people and can bring empathy, patience and enthusiasm to the role, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll ideally have:

• Qualifications in learning support or education or willingness to work towards
• Have experience of working successfully with young people who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND),
• Excellent understanding of issues and barriers to learning for learners with a SEND and strategies to overcome these
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive and proactive attitude
• The ability to build trusting relationships with young people
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and digital systems
• A genuine commitment to helping learners achieve their potential
• Be able to carry out tasks and responsibilities as directed by the class tutor or SENCO

Why Join Us?

At Total People, you’ll become part of a team that genuinely changes lives. Every day is different, and every learner presents a new opportunity to make a positive impact.

We are committed to:

• Supporting the wellbeing and development of our staff
• Creating an inclusive and diverse workplace
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities
• Making a real difference to the communities we serve.

Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Total People is an equal opportunities employer. Applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the key responsibilities, key result areas and Qualifications/Skills and Experience detailed within the job description.

Total People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.