Job Description
Learning Support Worker – Wirral | TalentBoard
Are you looking for a meaningful role where you can make a genuine difference to young people with additional needs?
TalentBoard is recruiting Learning Support Workers across the Wirral to join caring, supportive primary, secondary and specialist SEND provisions.
If you have experience in care, youth work, mental health, sports coaching, community support or any role supporting vulnerable individuals, you may be an excellent fit for a Learning Support Worker position in a Wirral school.
What You’ll Be Doing as a Learning Support Worker in Wirral
As an LSW, you will support pupils with a wide range of needs, which may include:
* Autism and communication differences
* Learning disabilities or developmental delay
* SEMH (social, emotional & mental health) challenges
* Sensory needs and ADHD
* Non-verbal or limited communication
* Physical or mobility needs requiring adapted support
Your responsibilities may include:
* Offering 1:1 support or small-group guidance during lessons
* Helping pupils access learning through visuals, communication tools and structured routines
* Supporting emotional regulation using calm, nurturing, trauma-informed approaches
* Encouraging participation, independence and confidence
* Assisting teachers, SENCOs and therapists with personalised interventions
* Creating a safe, positive and consistent environment where pupils feel understood and supported
This is a role where your patience, empathy and reliability can change a child’s school experience for the better.
Who We’re Looking For
No school experience is required — we welcome applicants from backgrounds such as:
* Care and residential support
* Mental health and wellbeing services
* Youth work or mentoring
* Health and social care
* Community support, sports coaching or activity leadership
* Support work with children or adults with additional needs
We’re interested in people who are:
* Calm, caring and emotionally resilient
* Confident working with communication, sensory or behavioural needs
* Reliable and committed to supporting children holistically
* Willing to learn and develop specialist SEN skills
* Able to follow guidance but also use initiative
* Happy to complete or update an Enhanced DBS
Why Work With TalentBoard on the Wirral?
We support schools across Wallasey, Birkenhead, Bebington, Moreton, Upton, Hoylake, Prenton and surrounding areas.
You’ll receive:
* Competitive weekly PAYE pay
* Flexible roles that fit your schedule
* Long-term placements and ongoing work opportunities
* Free specialist SEND training and CPD
* A friendly local consultant who understands Wirral schools
* Experience in both mainstream and specialist SEND settings
Many Learning Support Workers go on to progress into roles such as Behaviour Mentor, SEN Teacher, SEMH Practitioner, Pastoral Support Worker or Therapy Assistant.
Apply Today
If you’re ready to start or develop your career as a Learning Support Worker in the Wirral, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV and availability to join TalentBoard and begin making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people across the Wirral.