Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Wirral; On-site; GBP 1,240,000 - 1,791,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Professional development & training

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking Learning Support Assistants to work across Wirral secondary schools. You will provide 1:1 and group support to students, helping with learning, behaviour, and social-emotional needs.

The role involves collaborating with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to promote progress and a positive classroom climate. The ideal candidate has prior LSA/TA experience, strong behaviour management, and a patient, proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with challenging behaviour or SEMH needs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Patient, resilient, and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to secondary-aged students.
• Support students with additional learning, behavioural, social, and emotional needs.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to support student progress.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques when required.
• Encourage pupil engagement, independence, and confidence within the classroom.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Education

Education/Childcare or related qualification

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Location: Wirral

Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Temporary / Permanent & Long-Term Opportunities Available

Salary: Competitive rates, dependent on experience

Learning Support Assistant Required - Secondary Schools Across The Wirral We are currently recruiting experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to work within a range of mainstream and SEMH secondary schools across the Wirral.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to secondary-aged students.
• Support students with additional learning, behavioural, social, and emotional needs.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to support student progress.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques when required.
• Encourage pupil engagement, independence, and confidence within the classroom.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Youth Worker, or in a similar role.
• Experience supporting students with challenging behaviour and/or SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs.
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• An Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A patient, resilient, and proactive approach.

Desirable

• Relevant qualifications in Education, Childcare, Psychology, Youth Work, or related fields.
• Experience within secondary school settings.
• Training in Team Teach, MAPA, or other behaviour management interventions.

What We Offer

• Opportunities within a variety of mainstream and specialist secondary schools across the Wirral.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible working options.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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