Learning Support Officer

Milk Education; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized secondary SEN school in Liverpool is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Officer to provide individualized support to students with special educational needs. You will work full-time starting September 2025, promoting academic, social, and emotional development through tailored strategies in the classroom. Ideal candidates will have experience in educational settings and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

Fast-registration process

Excellent rates of pay

School Preparation Pack

FREE PSHE Lesson Plans

2 FREE CPD courses

24/7 access to personal consultant

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with special educational needs.
• A caring, patient, and adaptable approach to working with vulnerable learners.
• Understanding of how to support children working at lower ability levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored one-to-one and small group support in the classroom.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering differentiated learning activities.
• Support students’ emotional, social, and physical development.

Skills

Supporting children with special educational needs

Strong teamwork and communication

Adaptability

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Team Teach

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Job Title: Learning Support Officer (SEN)
Location: L16, Liverpool
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time (Term-Time Only)

About Us:
We are a specialist Secondary SEN School based in L16, Liverpool, providing education for pupils aged 11–16 with a wide range of complex learning needs. Many of our students are working at a primary-level ability, and benefit from a highly structured, nurturing, and individualised approach to learning.

Our aim is to help every student reach their full potential—academically, socially, and emotionally—through high-quality teaching, personalised support, and a caring environment.

The Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Officer to join our team on a full-time basis from September 2025. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students with significant learning difficulties, communication needs, and other complex challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide tailored one-to-one and small group support in the classroom.

Assist the class teacher in delivering differentiated and accessible learning activities.

Support students’ emotional, social, and physical development throughout the school day.

Promote communication, engagement, and independence using structured support systems.

Contribute to the implementation of EHCP targets and personalised learning plans.

Requirements:

Previous experience supporting children or young people with special educational needs – ideally in a school or educational setting.

A caring, patient, and adaptable approach to working with vulnerable learners.

Strong teamwork and communication skills.

A good understanding of how to support children working at lower ability levels.

Knowledge of communication tools (e.g., PECS, Makaton) or behaviour strategies (e.g., Team Teach) is desirable but not essential.

Benefits to YOU:

• Fast-registration process
• Excellent rates of pay
• School Preparation Pack
• FREE PSHE Lesson Plans designed by real teachers
• 2 FREE CPD courses when you register with us
• 24/7 access to your personal consultant

Number: 0151 519 0800

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Why choose Milk Education?

Milk Education is a purpose-driven teaching supply agency, focused on putting educators first. We’re committed to finding high-quality teaching talent and supporting schools across the U.K.