Learning Support Assistant
Job description
Learning Support Assistant
Employer: Teaching Personnel
Contract: Full-time, Part-time, and Flexible Opportunities Available
Location: Liverpool (various secondary schools)
About the Role
Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated and experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to support secondary school students across Liverpool. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about helping young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) to achieve their full potential.
You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to provide tailored support—both 1:1 and in small groups—helping students access the curriculum, develop confidence, and thrive in the school environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide support to students with a range of SEN needs (e.g., ASC, ADHD, SEMH, learning difficulties).
- Assist with classroom activities, ensuring students remain engaged and focused.
- Adapt learning materials under teacher guidance to meet individual needs.
- Promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being.
- Help create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Provide feedback to teaching staff and contribute to EHCP-related support.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience supporting SEN students in a school or similar setting (essential).
- A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Availability for full-time, part-time, or flexible supply work.
- (Desirable) Relevant qualifications such as Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, CACHE, or experience in youth work or care.
What Teaching Personnel Offers
- Variety of roles to suit your schedule – full-time, part-time, and flexible work.
- Opportunities across a range of secondary schools in Liverpool.
- Competitive daily rates based on experience.
- Ongoing training and career development through our CPD academy.
- A dedicated consultant providing continuous support.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and want to make a real impact in secondary education, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV or contact Teaching Personnel’s Liverpool branch for more information.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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