Learning Support Assistant - SEND Specialist (Long-Term)

Aspire People; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEND CPD

Dedicated SEND consultant

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Bonus for teachers

Ongoing placement support

Long-term, full-time opportunities

Job summary

Aspire People are supporting a specialist SEND School in St Helens to appoint Learning Support Assistants for long-term, full-time roles.

You will provide personalised 1:1 support to students across the college day, helping with learning, communication, wellbeing and independence. The role offers stable 8:30am-4:30pm hours, term-time benefits, and ongoing CPD opportunities through Aspire People.

Qualifications

• We’re keen to hear from people with experience in SEND, education, care, youth work, residential support or similar settings.
• You’ll ideally be patient, resilient and compassionate, with confidence supporting young people on a 1:1 basis and a genuine interest in helping them develop independence.
• Previous SEND experience is desirable, but transferable experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised 1:1 support throughout the college day, helping students with learning, communication, wellbeing and independence.
• Support delivery of practical and vocational activities such as caf and customer service, woodwork, landscaping, animal care, and employability skills.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider support team to help students overcome barriers and achieve goals.

Skills

1:1 support

SEND experience

Patience

Resilience

Compassion

Communication skills

Job description

Aspire People are supporting a specialist SEND School in St Helens to appoint Learning Support Assistants for long-term, full-time roles.

You will provide personalised 1:1 support to students across the college day, helping with learning, communication, wellbeing and independence. The role offers stable 8:30am-4:30pm hours, term-time benefits, and ongoing CPD opportunities through Aspire People.