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Teaching Vacancies; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainbow Education Multi-Academy Trust is seeking three founding Learning Support Assistants to support EYFS and Year 1 learners in a brand-new specialist base for children with ASC and complex communication needs.

You will join a four-LSA team working with the Specialist Base Teacher to shape daily practice, the sensory space, and the inclusive culture of the new hub, ensuring safety, well-being, and progress.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, practical support tailored to EYFS/KS1 learners, prioritizing communication, sensory regulation, and social-emotional development.
• Implement targeted learning and behavior plans under the guidance of the Specialist Lead, utilizing strategies such as TEACCH, PECS, or Attention Autism.
• Work closely as a team of four LSAs to maintain a calm, structured, and positive environment.
• Build trusting, respectful relationships with parents and assist external professionals (Speech & Language, OT) during targeted sessions.

Skills

Communication

Sensory regulation

Social-emotional development

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have partnered with the Local Authority and opened a brand new specialist base. We need three exceptional founding Learning Support Assistants to help turn our vision into a reality for our EYFS and Year 1 learners.

Our dedicated provision is for children with ASC and complex communication and interaction difficulties. It isn’t just a classroom; it’s a bespoke environment designed to bridge the gap for our youngest learners. As part of our founding team of four LSAs, you will work hand-in-hand with our new Specialist Base Teacher to shape the daily practice, the sensory space, and the inclusive culture of this brand-new hub.

You will provide vital, specialized day to day support for the children within our new provision, ensuring their safety, well-being, and academic progress.

• The Support: Deliver high quality, practical support tailored to EYFS/KS1 learners, prioritizing communication, sensory regulation, and social-emotional development.
• The Interventions: Implement targeted learning and behavior plans under the guidance of the Specialist Lead, utilizing strategies such as TEACCH, PECS, or Attention Autism.
• The Collaboration: Work closely as a team of four LSAs to maintain a calm, structured, and positive environment.
• The Partnership: Build trusting, respectful relationships with parents and assist external professionals (Speech & Language, OT) during targeted sessions.

What the school offers its staff

• A warm and welcoming school culture built on mutual respect and shared values.
• Pupils who are eager to learn, kind, and full of potential.
• A collaborative, supportive staff team with a clear and helpful leadership structure.
• Access to bespoke professional development opportunities across the Rainbow Education Multi-Academy Trust.
• An environment where every team member is valued, supported, and encouraged to excel.

Further details about the role

Visits to the School

There will be a school tour on Tuesday 6th October at 3.30pm. Please contact the school office to book a place (0151 546 3140 or [e-mail]).

Commitment to safeguarding

Rainbow Education Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children and promoting children’s welfare and expects all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment and maintain a vigilant and safe environment. This post is subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks set out in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education’, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred - list check and online searches.