Learning Support Assistant (Gwladys Street CP & Nursery School )

School Improvement Liverpool; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in Liverpool is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support children with various needs in a nurturing environment. The role involves leading intervention sessions and fostering an inclusive atmosphere for all pupils. Ideal candidates should have a caring nature and a passion for education.

Qualifications

• Support within the classroom environment.
• Lead group and intervention sessions.

Responsibilities

• Support a wide range of abilities.
• Help pupils achieve their full potential.

Skills

Phonics

Mathematics

Caring Nature

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Employer: Gwladys Street CP & Nursery School
Job Type: Teaching & Learning
Job Phase: N/A
NOR: 453
Grade: 2 (SCP 3 to 5)
Actual Salary: £22,525 - £23,240
Contract Type: Fixed term
Contract Term: Part time
Location: Liverpool
Start Date: Monday, September 1st, 2025
Closing Date: Friday, June 6th, 2025

About the School
Gwladys Street is a large, friendly, two form entry primary school with capacity for 102 pupils in our Nursery. We are extremely proud of our multi-cultural school. Here, children speak a vast range of different languages and everyone’s cultures and ethnic backgrounds are respected. Gwladys Street is a community school, committed to providing the highest standards of education and a wealth of support for our pupils and parents/carers.

About the Role
We are looking for an excellent Learning Support Assistant to support within the classroom environment as well as have a good understanding of Phonics and Mathematics with the ability to lead some group and intervention sessions. You should also be able to lead other intervention as directed by the class teacher. Gwladys Street has a high percentage of children with additional needs therefore your role will include supporting a wide range of abilities. A caring nature and passionate about supporting the needs of all pupils is essential to help them achieve their full potential. You must enjoy working in a fully inclusive school, where the schools vision of making a real difference to the lives of our children.

Personal Qualities
Please see the job description which outlines some of the core responsibilities and tasks. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe and vulnerable adults safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview, unless it is regarded as ’spent’ and is protected. The Ministry of Justice’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared and related exceptions. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or vulnerable adults

How to Apply
Please return applications to the school via email for the attention of Miss C Barry at [e-mail] . Closing date for applications: Friday 6th June 2025 Short Listing: WC 9th June 2025 Successful candidates will be invited to Lesson observation: 16th June 2025 Interview: 30th June 2025

Closing Date: Friday 6th June 2025
Short Listing Date: Monday 9th June 2025
Interview Date: Monday 30th June 2025

Recruitment Documents
Job Description: Download Document
Person Specification: Download Document
Application Form: Download Document
Equal Opportunities Monitoring: Download Document


Contact Details
Gwladys Street CP & Nursery School
Liveprool
L4 5RW

Contact Name: Colette Barry
Contact Telephone: [phone]
Contact e-mail: [e-mail]
Website: https://gwladysstreet.org/
NOR: 453