Learning Support Assistant: Inspire Students with SEMH

Teaching Personnel; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting experienced Learning Support Assistants to work within mainstream and SEMH secondary schools across Liverpool. You will provide 1:1 and small group support to students, helping with learning and emotional needs, and contributing to a positive learning environment.

Successful candidates will collaborate with teachers and SENCOs, implement de-escalation techniques, and help pupils build confidence and independence, adapting to varied school settings and schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with challenging behaviour and SEMH.
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong behaviour management and ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• 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

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Resilience

Engagement

Education

Education/Childcare/Psychology related qualification

Job description

Teaching Personnel is recruiting experienced Learning Support Assistants to work within mainstream and SEMH secondary schools across Liverpool. You will provide 1:1 and small group support to students, helping with learning and emotional needs, and contributing to a positive learning environment.

Successful candidates will collaborate with teachers and SENCOs, implement de-escalation techniques, and help pupils build confidence and independence, adapting to varied school settings and schedules.