Support Assistant

Vision for Education - Liverpool; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency based in Liverpool is seeking compassionate Support Assistants for full-time and part-time roles to provide targeted support for children with additional needs in a primary school setting. The ideal candidates will be experienced in working with primary-aged children and possess a calm, nurturing approach. The positions offer competitive hourly pay and opportunities for professional development within a supportive school environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay via PAYE

Access to our Guaranteed Pay Scheme

Free CPD and professional development

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Pension contributions

Opportunities to network with other education professionals

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient professionals with a background in SEND support.
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and targeted support for children with additional SEND needs.
• Help children overcome barriers to learning.

Skills

Experience working with primary-aged children

Experience supporting children with additional needs

Calm, nurturing and consistent approach

Job description

Support Assistant - Full-Time & Part-Time (2 Roles Available)

Location: Allerton, Liverpool

Pay: £13.68 - £16.00 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Start Date: January 2026

The School & Role

We are working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in the Allerton area of Liverpool to recruit two dedicated Support Assistants to provide 1:1 and targeted support for two children with additional SEND needs across KS1 and KS2.

These positions include one full-time role and one part-time role, offering a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a supportive and well-established school environment.

The school is proud of its nurturing ethos, where every child is valued and supported to succeed. At their most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was graded Good overall, with Outstanding for Personal Development, reflecting their strong commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and pupil development.

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking compassionate, patient and experienced professionals with a background in SEND support, who are passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning.

Key Requirements

• Experience working with primary-aged children
• Experience supporting children with additional needs
• A calm, nurturing and consistent approach
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay via PAYE
• Access to our Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability)
• Free CPD and professional development
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Pension contributions
• Opportunities to network with other education professionals

About Us

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment agency, committed to supporting the development of young people and the professionals who work with them. With branches nationwide, we are proud to be an employer of choice for high-quality educators.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and operate a strict policy of equal opportunities.

How to Apply

If you are a caring and committed Support Assistant looking for either a full-time or part-time opportunity within KS1 or KS2, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information call (phone number removed).

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