Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Wallasey; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a small, welcoming primary school in Wallasey. Starting in January 2027, the role offers the opportunity to join a close-knit community where staff know pupils well and collaborate to provide consistent support.

You will work alongside class teachers, Teaching Assistants and the SENCO to help pupils access learning, build confidence and become increasingly independent.

Qualifications

• Patience and positive attitude essential.
• Willingness to work with pupils with varying needs.
• Ability to follow guidance from teachers and SENCO.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during whole-class teaching.
• Work with individuals and small groups.
• Reinforce learning in phonics, reading, writing and maths.
• Assist pupils in understanding instructions and staying engaged.
• Prepare resources and adapted activities.
• Support SEND or communication needs.
• Deliver targeted interventions under teacher guidance.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Help pupils develop confidence and independence.
• Share observations with class teacher and SENCO.
• Support transitions, breaktimes and lunchtimes.
• Contribute to trips, clubs and wider school activities.

Skills

Patience

Dependability

Teamwork

Adaptability

Safeguarding

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Location: Wallasey, Wirral
Start date: January 2027
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Setting: Small mainstream primary school

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a small, welcoming primary school in Wallasey.Starting in January 2027, this role offers the opportunity to become part of a close-knit school community where staff know their pupils well and work collaboratively to provide consistent support.You will work alongside class teachers, Teaching Assistants and the SENCO to help pupils access learning, build confidence and become increasingly independent.

What Will You Be Doing?

Depending on the school's needs, your day may include:

• Supporting pupils during whole-class teaching
• Working with individuals and small groups
• Reinforcing learning in phonics, reading, writing and mathematics
• Helping pupils understand instructions and remain engaged
• Preparing resources and adapted activities
• Supporting children with SEND or communication needs
• Delivering targeted interventions under teacher guidance
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Helping pupils develop confidence and independence
• Sharing relevant observations with the class teacher and SENCO
• Supporting transitions, breaktimes and lunchtimes
• Contributing to trips, clubs and wider school activities

Who Would Suit the Role?

The school would like to meet candidates who are:

• Patient, positive and dependable
• Comfortable supporting primary-aged children
• Confident working with individuals and small groups
• Able to follow guidance from the class teacher and SENCO
• Consistent when reinforcing routines and expectations
• Willing to support pupils with different abilities and needs
• Comfortable contributing across a small school
• Reliable and able to commit from January 2027
• Committed to safeguarding and inclusive education

A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification would be advantageous. Applicants with relevant experience in schools, nurseries, SEND, youth work, children's care or support services may also be considered.

Experience supporting autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, SEMH or pupils with EHCPs would be particularly useful.