Teaching Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (Sports-Focused)
Location: Liverpool
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate / As Soon As Possible

Are you passionate about sports and driven to make a real impact in the lives of young people? We’re looking for a dynamic Learning Support Assistant to join an Alternative Provision school in Liverpool, supporting secondary-aged students on a 1:1 basis who have struggled in mainstream education.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a coaching background or a strong interest in sport, especially football, who wants to use their skills to motivate, inspire, and support students in both their academic and personal development.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to students, helping them re-engage with learning and build confidence.

• Using sport—particularly football—as a vehicle to build trust, improve focus, and encourage positive behaviour.

• Supporting students with additional needs (such as ADHD) and challenging behaviour using personalised strategies.

• Encouraging social, emotional, and academic growth through consistent, hands-on support.

• Creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment where students feel valued and understood.

What We’re Looking For:

• A sports enthusiast or coach who thrives on using physical activity as a way to connect with and inspire young people.

• Someone who is resilient, patient, and skilled at managing behaviour in a calm, positive manner.

• A natural relationship-builder who can engage even the most disengaged students.

• Experience working with young people in alternative provision, SEN, or youth support is highly beneficial.

Ideal Skills & Experience:

• Previous work in a school, youth work, or coaching role (particularly with secondary-age students).

• A strong understanding of how to support students with additional needs and emotional/behavioural challenges.

• Creativity, initiative, and a team-player attitude.

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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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