Learning Support Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming secondary school in Liverpool is seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant. This full-time role involves supporting students with additional needs, assisting teachers, and fostering a positive learning environment. Ideal for experienced candidates or those transitioning from care to education.

Benefits

Support from a dedicated and experienced team

Free CPD courses online

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children.
• Experience supporting individuals with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with additional needs.
• Assist the class teacher in managing the classroom.
• Help manage and improve student behaviour.

Skills

Supporting Students

Classroom Assistance

Behavioural Support

Education

Safeguarding training

Job description

About the Role:

Prospero Teaching is excited to announce an opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant with in a welcoming secondary school in the Liverpool area.

Whether you're an experienced Learning Support Assistant looking for your next career step, transitioning from the care sector into education, or a recent graduate eager to kick-start your career, this role could be perfect for you.

Learning Support Assistant

Location: L25

Start Date: September 2025

Contract Type: Full-time

Working Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Pay: Paid to scale

Responsibilities

• Supporting Students: Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with additional needs, helping them engage and succeed in their studies.
• Classroom Assistance: Assist the class teacher in managing the classroom, preparing materials, and implementing lesson plans.
• Behavioural Support: Help manage and improve student behaviour, ensuring a positive and conducive learning environment.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children.
• 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 send your CV for the role to Jessica at (url removed) or respond to this advert.

Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching offer free CPD courses online.

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