Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Alternative Provision / SEMH / SEN

Location: Wirral
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Long-term placements
Pay Rate: £90–£120 per day (dependent on experience)

About the Role

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work across a range of Alternative Provision, SEMH, and specialist SEN schools across the Wirral. These full-time, long-term positions involve supporting pupils who require additional support to access education due to social, emotional, and behavioural needs or complex learning difficulties.

You will work closely with teachers and specialist staff to support pupils with a range of needs including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, trauma-related behaviours, and moderate to complex learning difficulties. Many pupils in these settings benefit from smaller class sizes and a more personalised approach to learning, so your role will be vital in helping them engage, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and helping them succeed in an inclusive and supportive educational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual pupil needs

• Support pupils with SEMH, SEN, ASD, ADHD, and behavioural needs

• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons

• Implement behaviour support strategies and individual learning plans

• Support pupils in developing confidence, independence, and emotional regulation

• Work positively with pupils who may display challenging behaviour

• Observe and monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff

• Support pupils with personal care where required

• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, behaviour management, and health & safety

• Help create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment

About You

You may already have experience working with children or young people in education, alternative provision, youth work, care, or support settings. The most important qualities for this role are patience, resilience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs.

These roles are particularly suited to individuals who can build positive relationships, remain calm in challenging situations, and support pupils in managing their behaviour and emotions effectively.

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people (education, care, youth work, or support roles)

• Experience within a UK school or education setting

• A patient, flexible, and proactive approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to adapt to different specialist school environments

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• Right to work in the UK

• GCSE Grade C / Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Teaching Assistant, Childcare, or similar

• Experience supporting pupils in SEMH or Alternative Provision settings

• Team Teach or behaviour management training

• Safeguarding training and a strong understanding of child protection procedures

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Long-term, full-time opportunities across Wirral schools

• Competitive daily rates of pay

• Opportunities to work within specialist SEN, SEMH, and Alternative Provision settings

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

• Access to training, CPD, and career development opportunities

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.
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