Learning support assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive environment

Competitive pay

Job summary

Axcis Education are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a primary school from September 2026. You will work with students with SEND to help them achieve their full potential.

This temporary, agency role offers a supportive school environment with professional development opportunities and competitive pay rates (£93-£96/day). DBS checks and UK work eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• SEND experience with children or young people.
• Experience in a secondary school or educational setting.
• Patience, caring and adaptable approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the DBS Update Service (essential).
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with SEND.
• Support students' academic, social and emotional development.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Help implement IEPs and behaviour support strategies.
• Promote independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and the school's SEND team.

Job description

Learning Support Assistant Location: L9 Start Date: September 2026 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm Contract: Agency, term time only Pay: From £93-£96 per day, depending on experience.

Axcis Education are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our team in a primary school from September. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and helping students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to achieve their full potential.

The Role

As a learning support assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to provide tailored support for students with SEND, both in the classroom and through small group or one-to-one interventions. You will play a key role in creating an inclusive learning environment where every student can succeed.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Experience supporting students in a secondary school or educational setting.
• A patient, caring, and adaptable approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• An Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the DBS Update Service (essential).
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with SEND.
• Support students' academic, social, and emotional development.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Help implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies.
• Promote independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the school's SEND team.

We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A rewarding role making a real difference to young people's lives.
• Competitive rates of pay.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.