Sen/semh learning support

Job Description

About the Role

Teaching Personnel Liverpool is recruiting dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to work full-time in a number of mainstream secondary schools across Liverpool from September 2026.

These roles are ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people and want to make a meaningful difference in education. Many of the positions are offered on a temporary basis initially, with strong potential to transition into permanent contracts within schools.

You will work closely with teaching staff to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4, including those with additional learning needs such as SEN (Special Educational Needs) or SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs).

Key Responsibilities

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a critical role in helping students access the curriculum and achieve their full potential. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing in-class support to students across a range of subjects
• Working one-to-one or in small groups with pupils who require additional support
• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom management
• Supporting students with SEN, including ADHD, ASD, dyslexia, and SEMH needs
• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement in line with school policies
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment
• Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to teaching staff
• Supporting pupils’ social and emotional development

About You

We are looking for reliable, compassionate individuals who are committed to supporting young people in education.

You should have:

• Experience working with young people or in an educational, care, or youth setting
• A strong interest in education, SEN, or pastoral support
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, resilient, and adaptable approach
• The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• A proactive and team-focused attitude

Desirable (but not essential):

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant
• Experience supporting students with additional needs or behavioural challenges
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., CACHE, Level 2/3 TA, or degree in education/psychology)

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.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.