Secondary Learning Support Assistant New

Location: Huyton, Merseyside
Job Type: Full-Time (Temporary and Temp-to-Permanent Opportunities Available)
Salary: £95 - £110 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: Immediate

Teaching Personnel is seeking to appoint experienced and dedicated Secondary Learning Support Assistants to support students within secondary schools across the Huyton area. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled support staff who are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

Both full-time temporary placements and longer-term temp-to-permanent positions are available for suitable candidates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide classroom-based support to students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Deliver one-to-one and small-group interventions to support learning and progress.
• Assist students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and behavioural challenges.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to implement individual learning and behaviour support strategies.
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement, and inclusion within the learning environment.
• Support students' academic, social, and emotional development.

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous experience working with secondary-aged pupils in an educational or similar setting.
• Demonstrate strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Be confident supporting students with a range of additional learning needs.
• Possess a patient, resilient, and professional approach.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
• Be available to commence work immediately.

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rates of £95 - £110, dependent on experience.
• Full-time employment opportunities with immediate starts available.
• Temp-to-permanent pathways within supportive school environments.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training.
• Dedicated support from an experienced Teaching Personnel consultant.
• Opportunities to work within a variety of secondary schools across the local area.

If you are an experienced Learning Support Assistant seeking your next opportunity in Huyton, we encourage you to apply today.

All applicants will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one), and Teaching Personnel's safeguarding and compliance procedures.

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.
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