Learning Support Assistant

About the Role:

Prospero Teaching is excited to announce an opportunity for a motivated and caring Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in the Liverpool area starting September 2025. You will play a vital role in supporting students, especially those with additional needs, thrive in the classroom. You will be somebody who has patience and provides encouragement.

Learning Support Assistant

Location: Liverpool, L11

Start Date: September 2025

Contract Type: Full time- 8:30am – 3:30pm

Pay: Paid to scale

Responsibilities

• Supporting learning: Helping pupils understand instructions clearly, and providing support to keep them engaged with lessons- either one-on-one or in small groups.
• Encouraging communication: Assisting children in expressing themselves, whether through speech, writing, or alternative communication methods.
• Promoting independence: Encouraging students to develop self-help skills and confidence in their abilities.
• Behaviour support: having excellent classroom behaviour management and providing emotional support when needed.
• Preparing materials: Assisting teachers with lesson preparation.
• Supporting inclusion: Helping students with special educational needs (SEN) access the curriculum and participate fully in school life and altering the learning material to their individual needs.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children in a school environment.
• Experience supporting individuals with additional needs.
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training (desirable, but not essential as training will be provided).
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service, or willingness to apply for a new one.
• Ability to provide a minimum of two professional references.

Why Join Prospero Teaching?

• Work in a supportive and inclusive school environment.
• Support from a dedicated and experienced team.

How to Apply:

If you are a passionate Learning Support Assistant ready to make a difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you. Please apply to this advert.

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.