Learning Support Assistant

About the Role:

Prospero Teaching is excited to announce an opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to work in an excellent secondary school in the Ormskirk area starting in September 2026.

Learning Support Assistant

Location: Ormskirk, L39

Start Date: September 2026

Contract Type: Full-time

Working Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Pay: Paid to scale

Responsibilities

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• Supporting Students: Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with additional needs, helping them engage and succeed in their studies.
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• Classroom Assistance: Assist the class teacher in managing the classroom, preparing materials, and implementing lesson plans.
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• Behavioural Support: Help manage and improve student behaviour, ensuring a positive and conducive learning environment.
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• Encouraging Inclusion: Ensuring students feel valued and supported in the classroom.
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• Monitoring Progress: Helping students achieve their learning goals.
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Requirements:

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• Previous experience working with children.
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• Experience supporting individuals with additional needs.
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• Up-to-date Safeguarding training (desirable, but not essential as training will be provided).
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• Right to Work in the UK.
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• Enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service, or willingness to apply for a new one.
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• Ability to provide a minimum of two professional references covering 24 months/to cover the last 2 years
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Why Join Prospero Teaching?

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• Work in a supportive and inclusive school environment.
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• Support from a dedicated and experienced team.
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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.