Teaching Assistant

Reeson Education; St Helens; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant in St Helens. This full-time role involves supporting young people with social and emotional challenges in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and a commitment to making a positive impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Weekly pay

Support from a dedicated consultant

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Ability to build rapport and act as a trusted adult.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and emotional support to students.
• Help young people manage their emotions and build confidence.
• Support students with pastoral needs.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Education

Experience in Learning Support

Job description

Position: Learning Support Assistant
Location: St Helens
Start Date: ASAP

Reeson Education is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to join an alternative provision in St Helens. This Learning Support Assistant role is a full-time, long-term position supporting young people aged 11 to 16 who experience social and emotional challenges, stress and anxiety, and difficulties in mainstream education.

About the Alternative Provision:

• A specialist setting focused on supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• A nurturing and structured environment where pupils receive tailored support.
• A strong pastoral approach, ensuring every student feels safe, valued, and understood.

Key Responsibilities for the Learning Support Assistant:

• Work closely with students in class, providing academic and emotional support.
• Help young people manage their emotions, build confidence, and re-engage with learning.
• Support students with pastoral needs, ensuring they feel secure and supported.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils who struggle in mainstream school settings.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral teams to create a positive and structured environment.

Requirements for the Learning Support Assistant:

• Experience working with young people who have social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• A calm, patient, and understanding approach to support.
• Ability to build rapport and act as a trusted adult for students.
• Experience in a Learning Support Assistant or pastoral role is highly desirable.
• Commitment to a full-time, long-term learning support assistant position.

Benefits for the Learning Support Assistant:

• A long-term learning support assistant opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young people's lives.
• Competitive pay rates and weekly pay.
• Support from a dedicated consultant at Reeson Education.
• A chance to work in a supportive and specialist education setting.

If you're a Learning Support Assistant looking for a rewarding role in an alternative provision, apply today. Reeson Education looks forward to hearing from dedicated professionals eager to support young people in their education.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of England.