Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Location: Liverpool
Salary: £95–£110 per day (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Long-term, Permanent & Supply Opportunities

Make a Difference Every Day with Engage Education

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential? Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real impact in the classroom?

At Engage Education, we’re looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to work in a range of primary, secondary, and specialist schools across Liverpool. Whether you’re an experienced Learning Support Assistant or looking to begin your career in education, we’ll help you find a role that matches your skills and aspirations.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis, in small groups, and within the classroom.
• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Supporting pupils with a range of learning needs, including Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), where required.
• Encouraging confidence, independence, and active participation in learning.
• Promoting positive behaviour and supporting pupils’ emotional wellbeing.
• Adapting learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Helping to create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

About You

We’re looking for candidates who have:

• Experience working with children or young people in education, childcare, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, care, or similar settings.
• A caring, patient, and proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• The right to work in the UK.

A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential. We also welcome applications from graduates, aspiring teachers, support workers, youth workers, sports coaches, and individuals with transferable skills.

Why Join Engage Education?

At Engage Education, we know that Learning Support Assistants are essential to helping pupils succeed. That’s why we’re committed to supporting your career every step of the way.

When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Flexible day-to-day, long-term, and permanent opportunities.
• A dedicated education consultant who understands your career goals.
• Free CPD through the Engage Education Learning Portal, including safeguarding, SEND awareness, behaviour management, and classroom support strategies.
• Interview preparation and ongoing career guidance.
• Opportunities to progress into Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), teacher training, behaviour mentoring, and pastoral support roles.
• Access to a wide network of schools across Liverpool and the surrounding areas.

About Engage Education

Since 2008, Engage Education has been connecting exceptional education professionals with schools across England. We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with our candidates and partner schools, ensuring every placement is the right fit.

Our mission is simple: to provide schools with exceptional staff while supporting education professionals to build rewarding and successful careers.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to make a positive impact in the classroom and support children to achieve their full potential, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch to discuss Learning Support Assistant opportunities across Liverpool.

Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.