Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant - St Helens

Location: St Helens
Salary: £90 - £110(Dependent on experience and requirements)
Start Date: January 2026

Are you passionate about working with children, to support and encourage their learning?
We are working with a Secondary School in St Helens, to support in recruiting a full-time Learning Support Assistant.
If you feel that you fit the requirements stated below and have a drive and passion to work in an educational environement, please apply.

Role Overview:

• Provide 1-1 and small-group support to students with additional learning needs(SEND, SEMH or EAL).
• Work closely with teaching staff and SENCO to implement and execute personalised learning plans for students.
• Help support and create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Support students both academically and emotionally to ensure they reach their full potential.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children or young people (ideally in a school setting).
• A patient, caring, and proactive attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• A DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one.

Teaching qualifications are not required—this is a great opportunity for individuals looking to start or further a career in education.

What we offer:

• Ongoing professional development, support and training opportunities.
• Permanent placement opportunities.
• Direct Teaching schemes to gain professional teaching qualifications.
• Personal consultants to work directly with to ensure well-being, manage time-sheets and ensure due-diligence.

If you are interested in working with us and would like to be put forward for the role stated above, please apply with an up-to-date CV.

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.
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