Learning Support Assistant (Secondary)

senploy; Sefton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Learning Support Assistant in Formby, starting September 2025. The role involves supporting students with additional needs, collaborating with teachers, and promoting an inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children and an understanding of special educational needs. The position offers a full-time contract with benefits such as ongoing career development opportunities and a supportive school environment.

Benefits

Access ongoing CPD and career development opportunities

Join a supportive school environment

Work with a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a school or support setting.
• Understanding of how to support students with additional or special educational needs.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to students with additional needs.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom organisation.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.

Skills

Experience working with children

Understanding of special educational needs

Proactive and patient approach

Job description

Location: Formby, L37
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time | 8:30am - 3:30pm (term time)
Salary: Paid to scale

Inspire, support, and empower.

We are proud to partner with a high-achieving and inclusive secondary school in the Formby area to recruit a Learning Support Assistant for a full-time position starting in September 2025.

Whether you're an experienced classroom professional, transitioning from a care background into education, or a recent graduate eager to begin your journey in schools, this opportunity could be the ideal next step in your career.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll play a vital part in supporting students with additional needs, helping to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment. You'll work closely with teachers and specialist staff to ensure every student can thrive and reach their potential.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide 1:1 or small group support to students with additional needs
2. Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery, classroom organisation, and learning resources
3. Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
4. Help ensure all students feel included and supported
5. Track and encourage student progress towards their goals
6. Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a school or support setting
7. An understanding of how to support students with additional or special educational needs
8. A proactive, patient, and compassionate approach
9. Right to work in the UK
10. Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
11. Two professional references covering the last two years

Safeguarding training is desirable but can be provided as part of our onboarding process.

Additional Benefits:

• Join a supportive and welcoming school environment
• Work with a dedicated consultant who understands your goals
• Access ongoing CPD and career development opportunities
• Be part of a trusted and well-established education recruitment team

If you're enthusiastic about supporting young people and making a meaningful impact in the classroom, we'd love to hear from you.

Please click Apply Now to submit your CV and begin your application.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to relevant background checks and must share our commitment to promoting a safe and inclusive learning environment.