Learning Support Assistant – Ormskirk

£13.75–£14.50 per hour
Full-time | Long-term role

Are you an experienced and passionate Learning Support Assistant looking for your next opportunity? A welcoming and supportive school in Ormskirk is seeking a committed LSA to join their team, providing high‑quality support to pupils across a range of needs and settings.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Supporting pupils with SEN and SEMH needs across EYFS–KS2
Delivering 1:1 and small group interventions
General classroom assistance, helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
Working closely with teachers and SENCO to support targeted learning plans
Using initiative to adapt support strategies and manage pupil engagement
Contributing to intervention work across reading, writing, maths or behaviour as required

Requirements

We welcome applications from candidates who are:

Experienced in supporting children in a school or childcare setting
Qualified (e.g. Level 2/3 TA, SEN qualifications) or have relevant equivalent experience
Confident working with a wide range of SEN/SEMH needs
Able to build positive relationships, manage behaviour and support learning effectively
Reliable, proactive and able to work as part of a supportive team

Desirable Skills & Backgrounds

Candidates with additional skills or specialist knowledge are strongly encouraged to apply. Examples include:

Psychology graduates / Education graduates
SEN or SEMH specialist support assistants
Experience in healthcare or therapeutic settings
Moving & Handling, Team Teach, First Aid, or similar relevant training
Experience delivering targeted academic or emotional‑regulation interventions

Why Apply?

Competitive hourly rate of £13.75–£14.50
Supportive school environment committed to professional development
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a rewarding long‑term role

If you’re passionate about supporting young people and have the skills to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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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