Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: Learning Support Assistants (Temp to Perm)
Location: South Wirral
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temp to Perm
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?
Do you have experience as a Teaching Assistant or a background in Psychology?
Join our team and support students in reaching their full potential!

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a mainstream secondary school in the South Wirral area to recruit multiple Learning Support Assistants for September 2025. These exciting roles are offered on a temp to perm basis, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position based on performance.

About the Role:

• Support students aged 11–16 with additional learning needs (ALN), including SEN and SEMH.
• Work closely with teaching staff to ensure inclusive classroom practice.
• Provide one-to-one or small group support, both in and out of the classroom.
• Monitor student progress and contribute to reports and reviews.

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or a relevant qualification (e.g., Psychology degree).
• A genuine interest in supporting children with learning and emotional needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily pay, paid weekly.
• A supportive school environment committed to professional development.
• The chance to secure a permanent role after a successful temp period.
• Ongoing training and access to CPD through Teaching Personnel.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or a recent Psychology graduate looking to gain hands-on school experience, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to kickstart your career in education – Appy now!

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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