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Learning Support Assistant

  1. Secondary SEN Support
  2. Wirral
Date posted : 28/04/25
  1. Full Time
£13.00 - 14.90 per hour

Job description

Learning Support Assistants – Secondary School in Wirral

  • Are you looking for a new opportunity within education?
  • Are you available on a full-time basis?

If so, we want to hear from you!

School experience is not required to be successful in these roles!

  • Good Ofsted School in the Wirral
  • Multiple roles available
  • Long-term opportunities available
  • Start date: ASAP and September 2025 roles available
  • Competitive rate £13.00 – £14.90

A Secondary School in Wirral require up to three additional Learning Support Assistants. The school require staff on a long-term contract which are on a full-time basis (Monday-Friday, 8.30-4.15pm). The positions have flexible start dates, most of the roles are to start as soon as Monday 12th May, with a view to go into school for a trial morning the week before. There is flexibility around these dates as the provision are interested in securing the right support therefore would rather wait for the right people.

The school’s SEN department caters for pupils aged 11-18 with specific SEN needs, who can often display challenging behaviour. The school have a range of experienced Senior Managers, Teachers and Learning Support Staff who have proven experience in ADHD, ADD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, Asperger’s and Autistic Spectrum disorders, Mental Health disorders/diagnosis. They are looking for individuals who are passionate to making a difference with children in Specialist settings. 

Within these roles, as a learning support assistant, you will be expected to create positive relationships with the pupils and encourage positive choices and behaviour. You will be expected to provide general support within the classes and work collaboratively with other LSAs and the class teachers.

The school are keen to consider a variety of staff in terms of experience, you are likely to be successful whether you are an experienced SEN support assistant, a graduate looking for experience in specialist provision or have current or prior experience support/care worker etc. Ideally if you have supported individuals with additional needs, that would be desirable however this is not essential to be successful. If you have experience within the education sector whether that be primary, secondary, college or university - we would like to hear from you!

Next steps:

  • Once we have your details, we will be able to put your CV forward for the positions.
  • The school will shortlist CVs and ask to meet shortlisted candidates for a trial in school.
  • If you are interested in these positions, please apply with an up to date CV or get in touch with Charlie on 0151 271 0225.

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.
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