Prospero Teaching is excited to announce an opportunity for a motivated and caring Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in the Whiston 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: Whiston, L25
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time
Working Hours: 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.
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Created on 02/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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