Learning Support Assistant

Job description

About the Role:

Prospero Teaching is excited to announce an opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to work in an excellent secondary school in the Maghull area.

Learning Support Assistant

Location: Maghull, L31

Start Date: September 2026

Contract Type: Full-time

Working Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Pay: Paid to scale

Responsibilities

• Supporting Students: Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with additional needs, helping them engage and succeed in their studies.
• Classroom Assistance: Assist the class teacher in managing the classroom, preparing materials, and implementing lesson plans.
• Behavioural Support: Help manage and improve student behaviour, ensuring a positive and conducive learning environment.
• Encouraging Inclusion: Ensuring students feel valued and supported in the classroom.
• Monitoring Progress: Helping students achieve their learning goals.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children.
• 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 covering 24 months/to cover the last 2 years

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.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Merseyside

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £92.00 and £110.00 Per Hour

Published at

12-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English