Learning Support Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Sefton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant for a prominent secondary school in Formby. This full-time role entails offering support to students with additional needs, assisting classroom management, and promoting inclusion. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience, dedication, and a commitment to student success.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive school environment

Dedicated and experienced team support

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children.
• Experience supporting individuals with additional needs.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Support for individuals with additional needs

Classroom assistance

Behavioural support

Education

Up-to-date 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 an excellent secondary school in the Formby 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: Formby, L37

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.
• Encouraging Inclusion: Ensuring students feel valued and supported in the classroom.
• Monitoring Progress: Helping students achieve their learning goals.

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/to cover the last 2 years

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 apply to this advert